Mario Gracia Cantu, 82, devoted father, brother, son, grandfather, and friend entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2021, at Ebony Lake Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Calixtro Gracia and Petra Cantu.
Left to cherish his memory is his former spouse Elvia Lucio his children Griselda Gracia, Mario Gracia Jr. (Alma), Aleida Gracia and Veronica Gracia; siblings Isabel, Rebecca, Fermin, and Gloria; grandchildren Jasmine, Angelica, David, Mariana, Mario III, Franky, Rodrigo, Ramiro, Roman, Wyatt, Jacob, and Kelly.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 1 PM to 8 PM with a prayer service at 6 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation continues at 12 noon on Friday, September 3, 2021, with a chapel service at 2 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park at 3 PM. Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485