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Carmen Cantu Obituary
Carmen Mae
Cantu
June 18, 1930
October 22, 2022
On Saturday, October 22, 2022 our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, mother-in-law and friend began her journey home to our Lord surrounded by her ten sons and daughters that she loved dearly at the age of 92.
Carmen was born to Marcos and Rosario (Monticeno) Delgado in Kansas City, Kansas on June 18, 1930.
She enjoyed working with her hands, visiting family, friends and being a homemaking mother.
Carmen is survived by her children, Jesse, John, Tim, Carol, Elvina, Helen, Joe Jr., James, Delmar and Julie whom loved her dearly; her brother, Mike Delgado; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her ex-husband and father of their ten children, Jose Cantu; five sisters; and one brother.
Visitation, 3:00PM-6:00PM, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
Funeral Mass, 11:30AM, Thursday, November 3, 2022, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2715 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
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Memories and Condolences
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DAVE CORTEZ
November 7, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Ms. Carmen was such a wonderful person. Carmen raised a great family. RIP Mrs. Cantu!!
Vicky Abeyta
October 31, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michele Hayes
October 28, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Carmen was such a wonderful person and she was loved by all who knew her. Heaven was in need of another angel so the Lord called her home.
Michele Hayes
October 28, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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