Pete “Capiro” Cantu, Age 84 of Kenedy, passed away March 10, 2025 in Floresville, TX surrounded by his loving family.  Pete “Capiro” was born on February 24, 1941 to the late Polo and Petra Pena Cantu in Kenedy, TX.  Pete is reunited with his son Freddy Cantu, daughter, Mary Jane Cantu Ibarra, brothers, Ernest Pena, Sr., Robert Cantu and David Cantu.  He is survived by his wife Stella Garcia, 2 daughters Bernice Reyes and Romelda Cantu, 1 son Peter Cantu, 9 bonus children Judy, Connie, Marcel, Charlene, Mary, Eddie, Cindy, Amy, David, 13 siblings Polo Cantu, Lupe Cantu, Richard Cantu, Renee Cantu, Conrado Cantu, Ruben Cantu, Arturo Cantu, Sylvia Cantu Garcia, Lydia Cantu Sauceda, Barbara Cantu Carpenter along with many beautiful grandchildren, great-grandchildren who loved him dearly.  Pete was known to the community as Capiro, El Cap, Cappy, Deddy, Popo and Grandpa Pete.  He leaves behind a legacy as an amazing cook at Barth’s Restaurant  for over 50 years.  Capiro enjoyed spending time with his family, gambling, traveling, watching Gunsmoke, listening to Elvis and cheering on the 49ers with a smile that was unforgettable.  He is loved and will be keenly missed by many.

Family Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 9AM to 1PM with Services at 1PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joseph Castillo officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Freddy Pena, Joel Ibarra, Gilbert Ibarra, Joseph Villarreal, Darian Pena, Fabian Pena and Noah Leyva.