Braulio Cantu, Sr.

Braulio Ruiz Cantu, 90, of London California, passed away May 14, 2023 peacefully and in the care of his children. He was born March 26, 1933 in Dona Texas to Leopoldo and Soledad Cantu. Braulio, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was predeceased by his wife of 43 years Andrea Rodriguez Cantu, son-in-law Doug Lemle, brothers Cruz, Ramiro and sister Lidia Salazar. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Albert, Maria, Olga-husband Raul, Braulio Jr.-wife Rosie, Ramon-wife Angelica, grandchildren Bob, Marcos-wife Brooke, Vonnie-husband Ryan, Andrea-husband Taylor, Michael, Braulio (Nico), Anthony, Alyssa, Cruz great grandchildren Cash, Carlie, siblings Feliciano, Carmen, Connie, Aurora, Mary, Teresa, Raul many nephews, nieces and friends. Alongside his parents and siblings, Braulio grew up in Dona Texas working the farmlands of El Valle in Texas with annual migrations to Arkansas, Wisconsin and Illinois to follow seasonal crop work. It would be the 1955 migration when he met the love of his life Andrea Rodriguez and the following year Braulio and Andrea wedded on March 11, 1956 in El Ojo De Agua, Nuevo Leon. Within a year the newlywed couple would follow other relatives to California settling in the Parlier, Traver area and begin a family of their own. Braulio and Andrea worked hard and led by example to their children with their work ethics, the value of sharing and money but most of all the meaning of family unity. Over the years they purchased farmland in El Ojo De Agua and London, California farming oranges, cotton, alfalfa and grapes, they also owned and operated a jewelry store in Kingsburg. Braulio and Andrea were immensely proud of their family growing up and watching them play recreational and organized school sports. Later in life they also enjoyed watching their grandchildren play basketball, baseball, volleyball, gymnastics and dance competition. Braulio was a truly great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family that loves him dearly. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in all he knew. Viewing will be 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1275 Smith Street, Kingsburg with the Rosary beginning at 10:00 AM and the Mass of Christian Burial services at 11:00 AM immediately followed by burial at the Sanger Cemetery, 568 S. Rainbow Route, Sanger, CA 93657. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Braulio Cantu, Sr.

March 26, 1933 - May 14, 2023