Eric Pen̄a-Cantu was born on March 13, 1993, in Houston, Texas to Cesar and Sonia Pen̄a. He was taken from his earthly home in a tragic automobile accident in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico on January 29, 2023. He would have been 30 years old on his birthday in March.

Eric grew up and attended schools in Houston and received a college degree related to the construction industry. He and Jocelyn Perez were married on September 24, 2021.

Eric was a baseball fanatic, had a very outgoing personality and loved to travel. He also was a hard-working young man and was the Project Manager for Industrial Texas Corporation, where he had worked for 11 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his bride of 1 year and 4 months, Jocelyn Perez Pen̄a; his father Cesar Pen̄a and his mother Sonia Pen̄a; brothers Edwin Pen̄a and Frank Medina; sister Julie Pen̄a; son Cesar Pen̄a and daughter Izabel; his grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins; and many godchildren. He is predeceased by his maternal grandmother Siria Estela Cantu.

“Always loved, Never forgotten and Forever missed.”


A FALLEN LIMB
Author Unknown

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.”
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we’re together again.