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May 19, 1938, a beautiful baby girl was born to Dolores Sanchez Cantu and Pete Cantu. The name of this beautiful infant was named Irma. She received the Sacrament of Baptism at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Later on the Cantu Family moved to Los Angeles, California. Irma went to Holy Rosary Catholic School, where she received the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion. Afterwards the family moved back to San Antonio, where she attended Ursuline Academy, then transferred to Sacred Heart Catholic School. There she received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. After finishing her education at Sacred Heart Catholic School, she then entered the Convent of St. Benedict to study to become a Benedictine Nun. After her high school years, she then studied at Our Lady of the Lake University, where she received her Undergraduate Degree in Education. She then received her first Master's Degree at Incarnate University in Education. She then received her second Master's Degree from Trinity University in School Administration followed by Doctorates Degree from The University of Texas at Austin in Education. While in the Convent, once she became a Benedictine Nun, she was then given the name of Sister Margaret Mary, OSB. In the Convent she became the Principle of St. Benedictine Elementary School and after became Principle of St. Albert's Hall in Boerne. She gave music lessons on piano. She also played the organ. Margaret sang Soprano so beautifully. She also taught at UTSA, St. Phillips College, Providence High School, Edison High School and Librarian at Poe Middle School. After her Doctorate Degree, she became a Professor and Department Chair of the Library Science Department. She retired from Our Lady of the Lake University. Margaret taught teacher's on how to teach. Her love was being an educator. Margaret's love was reading. She belonged to five book clubs. Was an excellent swimmer. Enjoyed playing bridge, hiking, yoga, Tishi, Monangi(?), Dianomes. Margaret passed away on December 12, 2023. December 12 was the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadulape. What a beautiful day for my sister-in-law. She was very religious. Margaret Mary is preceded in death by her father, Pete Cantu, mother, Dolores Sanchez Cantu, Infant Sister, Ann Marie Cantu and young brother, Robert (aka Bobby) Cantu. Survived by her brother, Jesse M. Cantu (Beatrice Reyna). Nieces, Denise Cantu and Leslie Alison Cantu. Nephews, Mark A. Cantu, Sr. and Gary Wayne Cantu (Stacey). Grandnieces, Lauren Mary Cantu and Alekzeta Cantu. Grandnephews, Mark Anthony Cantu, Jr. and Griffin Wayne Cantu. Aunt Graciela Sanchez Garza. Many, many cousins and friends. Thanks go to Chapter's Living Memory Care, administrators, nurses and caregivers for the wonderful care they gave to our beloved Margaret. A special thanks to our Cousins Rose Mary Trevino Lopez, (Music Director), Victor Trevino (Choir and Musician) and Roman Sanchez (Family Press Secretary) for their most welcomed help with Margaret's Services.

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Margaret Mary Cantu

May 19, 1938 - December 12, 2023