Benito J Cantu:  

CLASS OF 1971
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Calhoun High SchoolClass of 1971
Port lavaca, TX

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The year is 2010 and I have lived for more than 57 years. Funny, I never considered this while I was in school. Like other friends, I thought that those years of youth would last forever. As I grew older, aging was something that I took for granted. I loved living and giving in to alot of my aspirations. I enjoyed a marriage that lasted 14 years and produced 2 children whom I enjoy. My son's name is James and he is a Chiropracter in Victoria, Texas. If you ever need one I would highly recommend him. My daugther, Brenda lives in the home she was raised in and is remodeling it. She is a home care provider and I know she does a great job because I see her clients post comments about her on her FB account. While my son has chosen to marry later, my daughter chose to provide herself with 3 children, greatlfully my grandchildren. I love them all: Little Benito (Ben), Victoria (Torrie) and my oldest Grandchild Jacqui. Due to difficulties I raised my oldest Grandchild Jacqui until she was 13 years of age. It was difficult to return her to her mother after spending so much time with her. But it was the right thing to do for both her mother and my grandchild. Today they both enjoy each's company and my granddaughter is learning to deal with siblings. I do miss her though. She is currently visiting for two weeks and I am enjoying her. I am currently retired and disabled. I worked for over 40 years and finally had to retire, My history involves working in data processing, laborer, chemical operator, mechanic, building tech, safety leader, and computer tech and programmer. I did not go to college after high school but rather got a job and started my working career. At age 50 I event...Expand for more
aully went back to a technical college and earned an Associate's Degree in Comuter Science from the Texas State Technical college. I had extensive training from a Technical school as a computer tech and network administrator. After my divorce, I remarried for about one month and then divorced. It was complicated. I recommend not to "have rebound relations". Invest alot of time and understanding before entering into a permanent relationship with someone, for best results. I never remarried after this. I was in a relation for 12 years which ended sadly and after this remained single. Sometimes people are wrong for each other, but continue to remain together. I do not recommend this either. Breaking up from a long relationship is worse than a divorce, in my opinion. I love my faith and have shared my faith with people in my church for over 17 years as a ccd teacher with young people and as adult facilitator. Understanding my faith has been a work of love and has covered most of my life and has provided me with a spiritual sense that gains for me much understanding, peace and love. I am a small part of creation and a larger part of God's salvation plan for mankind. I offer the peace and love I feel for all and hope for the best for all. Today, I find myself owning nothing and due to a brother's (whom is in my profile picture) love finding a place to live with him in Austin, Texas. I have had many things and enjoyed much. My greatest lesson is that family provides the greatest ties. Even in bad health and without much if there is love, there is peace. In bad health and with only the things I use day to day, I have found Peace and Love and I offer this to all...Benito Juan Cantu
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Tori and Ben
My First Granddaugther
Ben is my 2nd child
Just me and Mom
My niece and Mom and I
My niece and I
Sister and I
My Grandchildren and the X
Grandpa, me and granddaugther Tori
Me and my grandchildren
My Three Special Grandchildren
Grandpa and Granddaugther Tori
Daugther Brenda and Onorio
Granddaugther Chillin'
Daugther Brenda and Granddaugther Jacqui
2009 Pic of Son James & Elizabeth
2009 Pic of Granddaugther Jacqui
Tori's 2009 Dance Recital

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