Luis Cantu, 75, of Eureka, Missouri, died July 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Luis leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Leticia Cantu; his four children Lisa (Jason) Wells, Chris (Neeta) Cantu, Michael Cantu, and Stacy Cantu; his five grandchildren, Lucas Wells, Ella Cantu, Emma Cantu, Keira Harris and Tristan Harris; his brother Anselmo (Lucy) Cantu Jr. of Frisco, Texas; his sister Mary Hellen (Paul) De La Rosa of San Benito, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Anselmo Cantu, and his mother Raquel S. Cantu (nee Guzman).

Luis’ love and dedication to his family were evident in every aspect of his life. He will be remembered for his warmth, wisdom and unwavering love.

Luis was born on June 12, 1949, in San Benito, Texas. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War. After completing his service, Luis attended North Texas State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He later earned his MBA from Webster University. While attending college, he met his wife and was married on March 21, 1975.

Luis worked at Southwestern Bell/AT&T as an IT Project Manager for over 25 years. After his retirement from Southwestern Bell, he enjoyed a second career as a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Gundaker where his friendly and outgoing personality served him well. He enjoyed meeting new people and guiding clients through the home buying and selling process.

When not working, Luis loved spending time with his family, traveling, and supporting his beloved Missouri Tigers. He often traveled to Columbia, Missouri to attend football games with his children and considered himself an honorary alumni of the University of Missouri.