Benjamin Cantu Sr., age 96, of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Aurora Cantu. Loving father of Jose(Mary) Cantu, Delia(late James) Gayton, Gloria Di Cenzo, Ophelia(Samuel) Briones, Benjamin(Mary Lou) Cantu, late Beatrice(George) Victory, and John J. Cantu. Cherished grandfather of twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Catholic Church, 71 W. 35th St., Steger, IL. Interment Assumption Cemetery - Glenwood, IL. For Further information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.smitsfh.com.