- Date Of Birth: October 6, 1922
- Date Of Death: February 1, 2016
- State: Texas
Sulema Ramirez Cantu
October 6, 1922 – February 1, 2016
Harlingen, TX –
Sulema Ramirez Cantu, 93, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, began her eternal life on February 1, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born in San Benito on October 6, 1922, to Domingo Ramirez and Maria Davila. A wonderful cook, Sulema enjoyed catering for her friends and family and was often called upon to cook for special events. Sulema was a spiritual person who brought ease and comfort to those who sought her guidance.
Sulema is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Juan Cantu; brother, Luis Banuelos; daughters, Norma Loida Cantu, who died in childhood, and Norma Franco, who died in 2008; and her half siblings, Luis (Elma) Ramirez and Baltazar Ramirez.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Juan Roberto “Bobby” Cantu, Luis A. Cantu, and Enrique H. Cantu all of Harlingen; 2 granddaughters, Maribel C. Rodriguez and Marisol C. Perez (Ruben); 3 grandsons, Luis “Louie” Cantu, Jr., Maximo A. “Tony” Franco, and Enrique H. Cantu, Jr.; 2 great-granddaughters, Emma Grace Cantu and Bianca Rodriguez; 3 great-grandsons, Nathan Ray Perez, Noah Rodriguez, and Kaleb Franco; a sister, Maria Elena Martinez (Rey+) of San Antonio; her half siblings, Juan Ramirez (Gloria), Jose Tomas Ramirez (Frances), Domingo Ramirez (Paula), and Santos R. Reyes (Alberto).
The family wishes to thank the staff and especially America Garcia of Veranda Therapy Center and Lucy and Mari of Victoria House for their help and support.
