Ramon Cantu

June 21, 1938 - February 4, 2021

Ramon Nieto Cantú, 82, entered into the Lord’s presence on Thursday, February 04, 2021, peacefully at home. Ramón was born in Rangerville, TX, to Jesus and Antonia Nieto Cantú on June 21, 1938. Ramón loved the outdoors, especially fishing, which he passed on to his two sons, who have in turned shared with their children. Ramón also loved seafood, family, and, of course, God. A strong man and dedicated worker, Ramón worked from the time he could on his family ranch, which most likely spurred his love for being outside. For a time, Ramón was a migrant worker with his family, spanning several states across the western and midwestern United States. He also spent some time working for TxDOT, the Rio Grande State Center, and Valley Baptist Medical Center. While at Valley Baptist he met his future wife and the love of his life, Herminia Gonzalez Cantú. The two briefly lived in California while Ramón worked at the Gallo Vineyards before returning home to Texas. Sometime after coming home to Texas, Ramón started his own business: Cantú’s Painting Service. As a painter and business owner, Ramón’s company painted homes and businesses Valley wide including several condos at South Padre Island. He held his business and painters to a high standard, which is why his reputation preceded him as a painter. Another testament to Ramón’s hard-working spirit, he persevered and worked hard to walk again after a fall from a ladder in 2001. Despite his doctors telling him he would not walk again; Ramón did not let that stop him nor did he take “no” for an answer. Determined and dedicated, Ramón did stand and walk again with a walker, in addition to drive and work around his home for several years. Besides his work ethic, Ramón was also known for his strong faith in God and his great love for his family. An avid Bible reader, Ramón was well versed in the Word and lived his life worthy of hearing the words “well done, good and faithful servant.” Another of Ramón’s favorite things was to have noise and activity in his home anytime he was visited by his children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren. As parents we would try to keep our little ones from running out the front door letting the door slam behind, but Ramón didn’t mind as he enjoyed having the little ones around. Ramón is survived by his wife of 59 years, Herminia Cantú, his sons Gabriel (Melissa) Cantú, Jaime (Crystal) Cantú, grandchildren: Dallas (Dana) Cantú, Ramón Cantú, Isaias Cantú, Cassandra (Joshua) Deimes, Hannah Cantú, and Corgan Jáuregui. In addition, Ramón has two great-grandchildren: Brydien Cantú and Cristof Cantú. He is also survived by his siblings who loved him dearly: Maria Guadalupe Carbajal, Rosenda Lopez, Maria Hanley, Jesus N. Cantú, Jr., San Juana Cantú, Jose Santiago Cantú, and Evangelina C. Beraza. Ramón is preceded in death by his parents Jesús and Antonia Nieto Cantú, as well as his sisters Dolores Nicholls, Josefa Galvan, and Maria Cantú. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, TX. Honored to be pallbearers will be Jaime Cantú, Gabriel Cantú, Dallas Cantú, Ramón Cantú, Isaias Cantú, and Corgan Jáuregui. Visitation will begin Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a prayer service will be at 6:00 PM. A chapel service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Ashland Memorial Park.