Evelia Esqueda Cantu Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Evelia Esqueda Cantu of Hereford, Texas, whose life came to an end on March 21, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Evelia Esqueda Cantu or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Urbano Esqueda and Antonia Esqueda (Ayala); her daughter Debbie Cantu; her grandsons, Eric Michael Cantu and Brandon Jesse Munoz; and her siblings, Noel Esqueda, Jacinto Esqueda, Pauline DeLaFuente, Jesusa E. Diaz and Modesta Malagon.
She is survived by: her children, Ernest "Jack" Cantu (Florinda) of Amarillo, Sandy Cantu of San Antonio, BreeAnn Cantu Rhodes (Troy, Jr.) of Hereford and Chris Cantu (Maria) of Amarillo, Texas; the father of her children Jesus Cantu; and her siblings, Nacho Esqueda (Olivia) of Hereford, Texas and Selda Esqueda Rosales of Amarillo, Texas. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, forty-two great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren on the way; ex-husband.
A funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the San Jose Catholic Church (735 Brevard St, Hereford, TX 79045). A burial was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.
