Margarito Diaz “Old School” Alcantar 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday January 14, 2023.  Margarito was born July 18, 1952 to the late Ferman and Leonarda Alcantar.  Margarito was in the Army and he received the National Defense medal, one overseas bar Vietnam Campaign medal, with/60 device combat infantry badge, marksman (M-16 rifle) expert (Hand grenade) and also sharpshooter (M-16 rifle).  He had a strong patriotic feeling and loved his military service.  Margarito has a large extended biker family that he cared for deeply and he participated in many benefits with them.

Margarito is survived by his children David Lee, Margarito Branagan, Elizabeth Juanita and their mother Candy all from Hawkins Texas.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, two grandsons and one granddaughter.  He is also survived by his sister Guadalupe A Rosas of Luling, brothers Robert Diaz Alcantar of Kenedy Johnnie Diaz Alcantar of Dallas, Texas.  He is also survived by a large extended family from the biker community that will feel his loss deeply.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferman and Leonarda Diaz Alcantar, his brothers, Tim Alcantar, Jose Alcantar, Gilbert Alcantar, Marcus Alcantar and his nephew Johnny Alcantar.

A Rosary will be recited Monday January 23, 2023 at 12 Noon at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Mass following at 12:30 PM.  Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.