Jose Santos Cantu Jr.
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Jose Santos Cantu Jr, 79, retired police officer passed away on Monday October 10, 2022 in McAllen. He was born on September 18, 1943 in McAllen, TX to Jose Santos Cantu Jr. and Margarita Martinez. He was a police officer and reserve for 50+ years. He worked his way up from Patrolman in McAllen to Police Chief and City Manager in South and East Texas. He loved the challenge of City Administration, but his passion was always law enforcement. His motto was "Honor The Badge." Joe Cantu was known among his Brothers in Blue and the community for honesty, dedication, humility and desire to 'always do the right thing'. He was a true friend, loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He had an impact on many lives and his presence will be missed. We were all better to have known him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca Anzaldua Cantu and his daughter, Rebecca Ruby Cantu; parents, Jose Santos Cantu and Margarita Martinez Cantu; sibling, Ricardo Cantu
Jose is survived by his daughters, Debbie Cantu Arredondo (Joe), Deena Cantu Calderon (Nicholas); grandchildren, Ruby Isabella Arredondo, Adeline Zoey Arredondo, Damian Jose Villarreal; sibling Margaret Cantu; and "Baby" his chihuahua. Visitation will be held on Sunday October 16, 2022 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel, with the Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Baptist Temple Church, 2001 Trenton Rd, McAllen, TX 78504, with the burial to follow at 1:00 pm at Valley Memorial Gardens.