Yolanda Cantu, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on October 16, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1952, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Carlos and Maria Cantu.

Yolanda was a devoted homemaker who found joy in the simple pleasures of life and the time she spent with her loved ones. She enjoyed watching her favorite telenovelas, playing bingo, dancing, and cooking for those she loved. Her wonderful cooking was one of the many ways she showed her love for her family, and she will be especially remembered for the delicious meals she prepared and the memories shared around her table.

Yolanda's memory will be cherished by her children, Yvonne Ybanez Amador, Maria Elena Rodriguez, and Gregorio Jr. Rodriguez; her grandchildren, Dorian Ybanez, Dezaray Ybanez, Sophia Cervantes, Emily Ybanez, Alexandria Amador, Andrea Magallan, Fabian Jr. Magallan, and Isaac Ybanez; and her great-grandchildren, Xavien Ybanez, Angelina Ybanez, Faith Ybanez, Tristan Pena, Nyellie Pena, Amyah Young, Amilla Young, Zaidyn Alva, Azalyah Ortega, Maylani Ortega, Alyana Amador, and Uriah Ybanez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Maria Cantu, and her son, Joe Ybanez.

Yolanda will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her. Her warmth, her love of life, and especially her amazing cooking will live on in the hearts and memories of those she leaves behind.