Ruben Cantu

Ruben Cantu, 76, of Genoa, Ohio, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at the Toledo impatient facility of Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a lingering illness. Ruben was born in McAllen, Texas, on July 20, 1942, the son of Magdaleno and Francisca (Alameda) Cantu. He married Deborah S. Green in Toledo, Ohio, on October 11, 1965, and she survives. Ruben was a freight conductor for the Norfolk & Southern Railroad for 31 years, retiring in 2002. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and a member of the Genoa American Legion Post #324, Genoa. Ruben was a 1960 graduate of Genoa High School, and throughout the years he has remained an avid Genoa Comet fan, attending many athletic events. He enjoyed woodworking with his wife, Deborah, exhibiting and selling at craft shows in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Ruben liked to fish and spend time with his friends of the ROMEO Club (Retired Older Men Eating Out) and was a friend of Bill W. for 35 years. His real love was always his family especially his grand and great grandchildren. They were truly the apple of his eye! Ruben is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Deborah, son, Victor (Matthew) Cantu, daughter, Paula (Justine) Cantu, daughter-in-law, Amy Gibbons; grandchildren, Jessica (Pearce), Sarah (Nate), Brittany (Eric), Nick (Alexis), Austin and Jacob; great grandchildren, Timmy, Gracyn, Bailey, Cori, Kaden, Gregory, Rhett, Mason and one on the way; brother, Raul (Pat) Cantu; sisters, Rosa Cantu and Josie Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Robert and Richard Cantu, Mary Garza and nephew, Allen Cantu. A service for Ruben will be conducted at 11 A.M., Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West St. Genoa, OH, with visitation from 9-11 a.m. preceding the service. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be directed to the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, 3100 W. Central Ave. #150, Toledo, OH 43606; or the Genoa American Legion Post #324, P.O. Box 130, Genoa, OH 43430. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com. After the services his family welcomes you to a luncheon at the Genoa American Legion, 302 West St,, from 12-?. We ask that if you have a favorite dish that Ruben (Dad, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, Friend) liked, please bring it and memories to share. He was on such a strict diet these past years; he wanted good food and a big bucket of water at his luncheon. He would love it!