Our beloved David Andrew Cantu, 50, of Austin, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2014, peacefully in his sleep.
David was born in Denton, Texas, on January 27, 1964. He graduated from Denton High School in 1982. David received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Baylor University in 1986. There he was a member of the Knights of Tradition Fraternity. David received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University Of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas in 1989.
David was a respected Attorney, Litigator, and Mediator. His focus was family law. He also enjoyed assisting those who could not afford legal representation. David previously served as Board President of the Hidalgo County Bar Association.
David was preceded in death by his grandparents, P.A. and Lily Martinez of Yorktown, Texas.
David is survived by his son, Nicholas A. Cantu of McAllen, Texas; mother Rebecca M. Montoya of Austin, Texas; father Amalio M. Cantu of Denton, Texas; brother Dr. Robert E. Cantu of Austin, Texas; sisters Becky L. Cantu of San Antonio, Texas; Cheryl (Joe) Cantu-Mireles of Ft. Worth, Texas; loving nephew Antonio A. Mireles of Ft. Worth, Texas; and loving girlfriend Debbie Debenport of Columbia, S.C.
David had a larger than life presence. He was a one of kind individual who possessed savvy insight and unique sense of humor. David was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of David to the National Kidney Foundation.
David’s Funeral Service was held on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Mission Funeral Serenity Chapel 6204 South First Austin, Texas 78745.
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