SANTA ROSA, TX.,—
Rodolfo Canales, Sr., 77, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on November 1, 2010. Born on April 20, 1933, he was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa. He served his country in the U.S. Army with loyalty and distinction and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1961. Known to his family and friends as "Ropo," he spent his humble life as a loading foreman working in the produce companies in the Rio Grande Valley, Pecos, Seminole, and Muleshoe, Texas.
He had a strong passion for life. He enjoyed playing the accordion with his brother, riding his favorite tractor on the weekends, and playing bingo with his wife. He would often spend time at his property with his friends to chat and watch the cars go by. To him, the greatest joy in life was eating dinner with his family and grandchildren at Luby's in Harlingen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jovita Abrego Canales; sons, Rodolfo Canales, Jr. (JoAnn), La Feria; Timoteo Canales, Austin; Ramiro Canales, Austin; Moises Canales, Harlingen; Saul Canales (Cindy), Harlingen; daughter, Anita Canales Yerena; numerous grandchildren; brother, Israel Canales, Santa Rosa; and two sisters, Herlinda Rangel (Francisco), Santa Rosa and Rebecca Gonzales (Albert), Harlingen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Timoteo Canales and Elvira Quintanilla Canales.
Visitation continues today from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Departure from Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace is at 1:15 p.m. for a 2 p.m. mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Burial and a military tribute will follow at El Santo Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa.
Pallbearers are his five sons and Rene Canales Rangel, Santa Rosa. Honorary pallbearers are Israel Canales, Ruben Canales Rangel, Baldomero (Nene) Alaniz, Daniel Canales, and Chris Banda.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Homes in Harlingen.
Rodolfo Canales, Sr., 77, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on November 1, 2010. Born on April 20, 1933, he was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa. He served his country in the U.S. Army with loyalty and distinction and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1961. Known to his family and friends as "Ropo," he spent his humble life as a loading foreman working in the produce companies in the Rio Grande Valley, Pecos, Seminole, and Muleshoe, Texas.
He had a strong passion for life. He enjoyed playing the accordion with his brother, riding his favorite tractor on the weekends, and playing bingo with his wife. He would often spend time at his property with his friends to chat and watch the cars go by. To him, the greatest joy in life was eating dinner with his family and grandchildren at Luby's in Harlingen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jovita Abrego Canales; sons, Rodolfo Canales, Jr. (JoAnn), La Feria; Timoteo Canales, Austin; Ramiro Canales, Austin; Moises Canales, Harlingen; Saul Canales (Cindy), Harlingen; daughter, Anita Canales Yerena; numerous grandchildren; brother, Israel Canales, Santa Rosa; and two sisters, Herlinda Rangel (Francisco), Santa Rosa and Rebecca Gonzales (Albert), Harlingen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Timoteo Canales and Elvira Quintanilla Canales.
Visitation continues today from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Departure from Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace is at 1:15 p.m. for a 2 p.m. mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Burial and a military tribute will follow at El Santo Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa.
Pallbearers are his five sons and Rene Canales Rangel, Santa Rosa. Honorary pallbearers are Israel Canales, Ruben Canales Rangel, Baldomero (Nene) Alaniz, Daniel Canales, and Chris Banda.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Homes in Harlingen.
SANTA ROSA, TX.,—
Rodolfo Canales, Sr., 77, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on November 1, 2010. Born on April 20, 1933, he was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa. He served his country in the U.S. Army with loyalty and distinction and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1961. Known to his family and friends as "Ropo," he spent his humble life as a loading foreman working in the produce companies in the Rio Grande Valley, Pecos, Seminole, and Muleshoe, Texas.
He had a strong passion for life. He enjoyed playing the accordion with his brother, riding his favorite tractor on the weekends, and playing bingo with his wife. He would often spend time at his property with his friends to chat and watch the cars go by. To him, the greatest joy in life was eating dinner with his family and grandchildren at Luby's in Harlingen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jovita Abrego Canales; sons, Rodolfo Canales, Jr. (JoAnn), La Feria; Timoteo Canales, Austin; Ramiro Canales, Austin; Moises Canales, Harlingen; Saul Canales (Cindy), Harlingen; daughter, Anita Canales Yerena; numerous grandchildren; brother, Israel Canales, Santa Rosa; and two sisters, Herlinda Rangel (Francisco), Santa Rosa and Rebecca Gonzales (Albert), Harlingen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Timoteo Canales and Elvira Quintanilla Canales.
Visitation continues today from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Departure from Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace is at 1:15 p.m. for a 2 p.m. mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Burial and a military tribute will follow at El Santo Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa.
Pallbearers are his five sons and Rene Canales Rangel, Santa Rosa. Honorary pallbearers are Israel Canales, Ruben Canales Rangel, Baldomero (Nene) Alaniz, Daniel Canales, and Chris Banda.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Homes in Harlingen.
Rodolfo Canales, Sr., 77, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on November 1, 2010. Born on April 20, 1933, he was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa. He served his country in the U.S. Army with loyalty and distinction and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1961. Known to his family and friends as "Ropo," he spent his humble life as a loading foreman working in the produce companies in the Rio Grande Valley, Pecos, Seminole, and Muleshoe, Texas.
He had a strong passion for life. He enjoyed playing the accordion with his brother, riding his favorite tractor on the weekends, and playing bingo with his wife. He would often spend time at his property with his friends to chat and watch the cars go by. To him, the greatest joy in life was eating dinner with his family and grandchildren at Luby's in Harlingen.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jovita Abrego Canales; sons, Rodolfo Canales, Jr. (JoAnn), La Feria; Timoteo Canales, Austin; Ramiro Canales, Austin; Moises Canales, Harlingen; Saul Canales (Cindy), Harlingen; daughter, Anita Canales Yerena; numerous grandchildren; brother, Israel Canales, Santa Rosa; and two sisters, Herlinda Rangel (Francisco), Santa Rosa and Rebecca Gonzales (Albert), Harlingen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Timoteo Canales and Elvira Quintanilla Canales.
Visitation continues today from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Departure from Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace is at 1:15 p.m. for a 2 p.m. mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Burial and a military tribute will follow at El Santo Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa.
Pallbearers are his five sons and Rene Canales Rangel, Santa Rosa. Honorary pallbearers are Israel Canales, Ruben Canales Rangel, Baldomero (Nene) Alaniz, Daniel Canales, and Chris Banda.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Homes in Harlingen.
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