Richard Chapa Cantu

Richard Chapa Cantu went to be with our Lord on July 19, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Jose and Julia Cantu. Richard worked as a Commercial Construction Superintendent. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosa Cañas and brother-in-law Ismael Cañas. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Perez Cantu and his son Richard Jr. and daughter, Julie Cantu Flores and husband Ronnie; seven grandchildren, Ricardo Cantu III and wife Blanca, Daniel Cantu, Joshua Cantu and wife Brianna, Melody Prothro, Jacob Vasquez, Jordan Flores, Robyn Flores; seven great-grandchildren, Kairi Cantu, Elena Cantu, Theo Alvarado, Jivanna Loera, Adalynn Villarreal, Jordy Vasquez, Alayne Villarreal; sisters, Gloria De Leon and husband Frank, Alicia Bernal, Elena Cantu, Olga Ramirez and husband Carlos, and brothers, Juan Cantu and wife Rosie, Israel Cantu and wife Beatrice, Eddie Cantu and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Richard loved vintage cars and was the proud owner of a 1968 Camaro that he showed off at various car shows. His favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys. You could get him going after a Cowboys’ game loss by telling him how poorly they played. He would defend them until you gave up. He so loved the Dallas Cowboys that his Man Cave was decorated with nothing but Dallas Cowboy memorabilia. Richard was also very proud of the construction work he supervised. He was precise and always made sure that the work was done perfectly. Most of all, Richard loved to dance to Tejano music. Most weekends you would find him and his wife Myrna at the VFW in Dickinson, Texas dancing the night away. Everyone would be mesmerized by his dancing moves. He also loved dancing the Twist with whomever would get out on the dance floor with him. Richard will be most remembered for making everyone laugh. He could turn any situation into a comical one that had everyone laughing. He was the life of the party. Because of his humor, he easily made friends wherever he went. Richard was a good husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in law and friend.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM and a Funeral Service at 2:30 PM in the Family Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 followed by a burial at Brookside Memorial Park.

Special thanks to the pallbearers: Eddie Cantu, Richard Cantu, Jr., Joe Cantu, Roland Martinez, George Gomez, Ronnie Flores, Jason Rodriguez and Vince Rodriguez.