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Jose Luis Cantu Diaz

  • By 7031791897
  • 12 Mar, 2024

Sunrise: October 11, 1941 ~ Sunset: March 11, 2024

Services
Saturday
March 23, 2024
10a ~ 11a
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
400 S. Water St., Henderson NV 89015
Luncheon To Follow
Obituary


Jose Luis Cantu-Diaz, 82, went home to God peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 11, 2024, after a well fought battle with cancer. Even though we knew he would one day succumb to his illness, he fought so well that we couldn’t see how close his death was. As was his nature, he surprised us to the very end, and we all deeply feel his loss.

Jose was born on October 11, 1941 to Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico. He was one of 7 siblings. He had a deep love of nature that he passed on to his children. One of his favorite stories to share was leaving school to wander the mountains near his home. He described lying on the ground at the top of the mountain and watching as the stars moved across the sky. He said it was as though he could feel the earth’s movement beneath him.

Jose was also an avid Elvis Presley fan, and he adored soccer. He never missed watching a game when his team, Club América, played. But above all his interests and hobbies, his faith in and love of God played a pivotal role in his life. Regardless of his religious affiliation, he was a devout follower of Jesus Christ, and he spent his life sharing his faith with any and all who would listen. His testimony shined brightly for all to see.

In 1974, Jose courageously moved to the United States. Shortly after arriving, he became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Not too long after, he met and married the love of his life, Angie. They were married for almost 48 years and have four children together. Through thick and thin, he held to a promise he made to his mother: He would never abandon his family.

Jose is survived by daughter Ana Lilia (first marriage), love of his life: Irma Angelica Cantu and children Jose (and former spouse Nola), Barbara (husband Edward), Eleonor (fiancé Gavan), Bridget (wife Rosie); 9 Grandchildren (Juan Carlos, Raquel, Andrea, Deven, Brandon, Kristina, Alex, Anne, and Joseph), and 1 Great-Grandchild (Renata Giselle). He is also survived by his cherished siblings Carmela, Francisco, Elvia, and his beloved cousins Manuel (and deeply loved family friend, Aurora) and Pedro, amongst many other family and friends.  

Jose is preceded in death by his mom, Guadalupe Estrada Diaz; Siblings: Sergio, Juan Artemio, Francisca (Panchita), Estela; Grandchildren: Brian Christopher, Christian.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Jose's life will be held on March 23, 2024, at 400 S. Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015. Viewing will be at 10:00 A.M., Services at 11:00 A.M. 

Memories and photos would be greatly appreciated.
His Journey's Just Began

Don’t think of him as gone away

his journey’s just begun,

life holds so many facets

this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting

from the sorrows and the tears

in a place of warmth and comfort

where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing

that we could know today

how nothing but our sadness

can really pass away.

And think of him as living

in the hearts of those he touched…

for nothing loved is ever lost

and he was loved so much.




By 7031791897 25 Apr, 2024

Service Times:

May 7th, 5:00 PM - Panakhida at St. Paul Orthodox Church

May 8th, 8:30 AM - Divine Liturgy, followed by Funeral at St. Paul Orthodox Church. 12:30 PM - Burial at Boulder City Municipal Cemetery. 2:30 PM - Luncheon at St. Paul Orthodox Church


Addresses:


St. Paul Orthodox Church

5400 Annie Oakley Drive

Las Vegas, NV 89112


Boulder City Municipal Cemetery

501 Adams Blvd

Boulder City, NV 89005


By 7031791897 23 Apr, 2024

After Glow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun;
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.      

 

By 7031791897 22 Apr, 2024
Don't Be Sad

When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to comfort you,
please know that I still love you,
'cause I know you love me too.

When tomorrow starts without me
and you feel lost and blue,
I hope these words I've written
will help to see you through.

Someday your pain will ease,
sadness replaced by fond memories.
Come tomorrow you will hear
I love you whispered on the breeze.

When tomorrow starts without me
'cause God has called me home,
I turn, blowing a kiss for thee,
sad that you may feel alone.

I will miss you tomorrow.
As I take one last glimpse,
a tear falls from my cheek.
I'll be going home.

And tomorrow will start without me.

By 7031791897 22 Apr, 2024

Salmo 23

Jehová es mi pastor; nada me faltará.

 En lugares de delicados pastos me hará descansar;

Junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreará.

 Confortará mi alma;

Me guiará por sendas de justicia por amor de su nombre.

 Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte,

No temeré mal alguno, porque tú estarás conmigo;

Tu vara y tu cayado me infundirán aliento.

 Aderezas mesa delante de mí en presencia de mis angustiadores;

Unges mi cabeza con aceite; mi copa está rebosando.

 Ciertamente el bien y la misericordia me seguirán todos los días de mi vida,

Y en la casa de Jehová moraré por largos días.

By 7031791897 19 Apr, 2024
Viewing
Friday
April 26, 2024
11a ~ 1p
Serenity Funeral Home
1140 Almond Tree Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Service
Saturday 
April 27, 2024
11:30a ~ 1:30p
Revival Temple
1601 N Tonopah Dr.,  Las Vegas, NV 89106

Burial
Saturday
April 26, 2024
2p
Woodlawn Cemetery
1500 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101
By 7031791897 19 Apr, 2024
I Thought Of You Today

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new 

I thought about you yesterday and days before that too, 

I think of you in silence I often speak your name all I have

 are memories and your picture in a frame your memory is 

my keepsake with which I’ll never part God has you

 in his keeping I have you in my heart.

By 7031791897 19 Apr, 2024
Service
Friday 
April 26, 2024
2 ~ 4p
Serenity Funeral Home
1140 Almond Tree Lane, LAs Vegas, NV 89104
By 7031791897 19 Apr, 2024
I Thought Of You Today

I thought of you with love today

 but that is nothing new I thought about

 you yesterday and days before that too,

 I think of you in  silence I often speak 

your name all I have are memories 

and your picture in a frame your

 memory is my keepsake with which

 I’ll never part God has you in his keeping

 I have you in my heart.



By 7031791897 19 Apr, 2024
If Tears Could Build A Stairway


If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know

But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you'll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you'll always stay

By 7031791897 15 Apr, 2024
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