Birth date: Sep 26, 1932 Death date: Oct 4, 2024
Herminia Cantú, born September 26, 1932, in Mercedes, Texas, peacefully passed away at her home on October 4, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She lived a life marked by resilience, love, and a deep sense of family that touched Read Obituary
“Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.†[Ritu Ghatourey] What i had was an amazing role model, what I’ve lost was pure and benevolent company and what i took for granted were those beautiful weekends and holidays spent with her because i know I could have given her more. I truly love this woman, her stories fueled me with hope and her love which was purely given, made me feel at home.
Grandma was a devoted mother, an affectionate grandmother, and a faithful wife, however I remember her more for the astonishing woman that she was in her entirety.
She spread love by the handful and family was the center of her universe. I came into her life almost nineteen years ago, and as soon as she met me she open her heart and her home to me and I instantly knew that i had met a rare soul, one that knew no vanity, and never lacked strong will. I remember sharing with her that I missed my own grandmothers and that because of certain circumstances I wasn’t able to spend time with them and continue the bond we had when I was growing up, to my amazement she answered with the following… say no more I will be your adopted grandmother! Although my reaction was of surprise, I never took that for granted. I could see the love behind those eyes and that she truly meant every word. After that conversation i took upon the task to love her just as i would my biological grandmothers, i visited often, i took her books and books of crossword puzzles because she truly enjoy them, she also loved regular puzzles, that’s how she kept her mind sharp. Even when we like to think we were there to make her happy, lets not fool ourselves …..we were there because she made us happy, she made our days ten times better, and nothing could ever go wrong while at grandmas house. Grandmothers should truly be eternal.
I have made many important decisions in my life just like anyone else, but I’m proud to say grandma was one of the biggest reason why we decided to homeschool our children. While the world was against us, and fear and doubtfulness were knocking at our door here was our 70 year old grandmother calmly telling us to homeschool our children and not worry about the rest. Until this day we are still on this journey thanks to her and her very extraordinary advice.
The weekly bingo nights were her absolute favorite and therefore mine too. I have the worst luck and rarely win but i was there to keep her company and listen to her beautiful stories and songs. I would always joke about going to just donate money to the Cantu’s Casino. She truly embellished our lives with just her presence!
Herminia Cantu was and angel on this earth, she was strong, loving, and forgiving. Our lives will not be the same with out you but you definitely instilled resilience and and joy into many of us to keep going, we took a tiny peace and added it into our every day and that made us better people. Thank for allowing me into you’re life, you leave me with extraordinary memories.
I love you grandma.
A remembrance of the Life and Faith of Tia Herminia
Some of our earliest and most lasting memories of Tia Herminia was of her devotion to God. But before going into that, I would like to speak on her character, and her devotion to family. Tia Herminia took pride in her hard work--she spent the early part of her life picking cotton from sunrise to sunset. She was very proud of the work she did. Even after a long day of work, she never neglected her house duties. She knew that hard work would give her family a chance to educate themselves and make something of themselves in this world. Her early years molded her to look at life with a smile. With strength and the awareness that God would give her the strength to push forward, she persevered and did everything she could for her family. She would do anything for her family because she wanted her children to succeed and have a better life than she had.
She had a bright smile that was welcoming to all of us. She knew her neighbors by name and their children as well. Especially on Mile 4 line, AKA La Cuarto. Everyone looked out for each other. As a family, we dined together, sharing the communion that came from sharing our plates of arroz, frijoles, and carnitas. The food was the real deal; this generation now considers it a delicacy. Back in the day, we just saw it as comfort food.
Our visits with Tia Herminia were a special gift from God. We recited our favorite prayers and bible verses. She would sing her favorite coritos to the next generations on their birthdays. On special occasions she would sing to us,
"Feliz Feliz Cumpleanos deseamos para ti que Dios omnipotente te siga bendecir.
Feliz Feliz Cumpleanos deseamos para ti que Dios omnipotente te siga bendecir."
The church was very important to her. She always encouraged us to have the love of God and to keep the faith in our family. She inspired us to give our faith completely to the Lord. But she did so with a smile. Her sense of humor made us all feel warm and welcome whenever we had the pleasure to visit with her.
Tia Herminia knew that God was with her in her most difficult times, but she also understood that the Lord would not leave her to do everything on her own. She knew that with love, and faith in God, she would live a bountiful and blessed life.
We love you Tia Herminia, for sharing your wisdom and for your love of family. Most importantly for your devotion to God.
Tia Herminia lived her life clothed in strength and dignity, as described in Proverbs 31:25. Tia Herminia laughed without fear of the future because of her abundant faith. Tia Herminia was always graceful and always faced tomorrow with a ready smile. Strength and dignity were her calling card, and a loving smile was how she greeted all her family and friends. I am sure she's smiling even now as she enters the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Love you for forever and always, the sons and daughters of Alfredo and Francisca Molina.
You were the most beautiful soul that ever walked this earth. Going to miss seeing you at Cantu’s Casino. â™¥ï¸ Love You Bunches!
Thank you for being The Bestest Great Grandma in the world. (Bestest should be a word) ðŸ¥¹â™¥ï¸ Love You So Much!!
“Hello My Dear†Will be the words I will forever hold close to my heart. Words cannot come close to express the love that we have for you. You will be deeply missed. We Love You So Much Grandma ♥ï¸
So many wonderful memories! Herminia was full of so much love for her family and God. I remember how she used to make new Christmas outfits for all the grandkids when they were small, hosted many Thanksgiving dinners, and maintained a fresh pot of coffee for anyone who would just pop in at any given time. She will be missed for sure, but our hearts will always remain full of fond and precious memories of time spent with a beautiful lady!
Memories that will last a life time.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories. You are loved by so many.
You were a blessing to all of us. You will be deeply missed.
From the Carlos Cuellar Jr family, Grandmama Cantu you are missed.
