Frank Canales Obituary

Canales, Frank, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 in Laguna Hills, with his beloved family at his side. He was the first of four children born to Jose and Virginia Canales on January 26, 1936 in Riverside, California. He was raised in Anaheim, California, and for the past 35 years, had called Mission Viejo home. Frank was a graduate of Anaheim High School. He proudly served in the US Army and was a graduate of Woodbury College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business. During the course of his career, he worked for the University of California Irvine until 1981 and retired from the Los Angeles County Office of Education as Accounting Officer in 1994. Frank is survived by Frances, his loving wife of 35 years. Frank is also survived by his daughters and husbands, Scott and Niki (Canales) Rau, Robina Canales and fiancé James Taflinger, Margaret and William Britton, Irene and Bill Holland, Eloise Kilbarger, Toye and Victor Vasquez, Denise and Rick Cooley; son and wife, Joe and Kathy Ramirez and son, Russell Ramirez. Frank is also survived by twenty-six dearly beloved grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; sister and husband, Marie and Sam Castillo; sister, Trini Mercado; brother and wife, Armando and Carmen Canales; and God-daughter, Melissa Castillo; uncle to 10 nieces and nephews; and great-uncle to their many children. There was no man more deeply devoted to his family. His generosity towards those he loved and knew and to numerous charitable organizations knew no bounds. He had the deepest love and faith for our Heavenly Father, in whose loving care he now rests. He was a beloved friend and mentor to so many and so deeply respected and loved by all those who were so blessed by God to know him. A viewing will be held on Monday, November 15th at 6:00 pm followed by a Rosary/Vigil at 7:00 pm at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 16th at 10:30 am at St. Kilian's Catholic Church in Mission Viejo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Orange County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association at (714) 662-7940.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Canales

9 Entries

MARY HARVEY

November 8, 2022

Frank will always be in my thoughts, he was a wonderful man, I worked at UCI and was very fond of him and his beautiful wife Frances, without her I would not have succeeded in my position. May Frank RIP

Beverly Warren

December 9, 2010

Dear Frances, I learned of Frank's passing yesterday and was deeply touched by the news. My memory of Frank goes back to the first day I walked into Accounting as a temp. Frank mentored me in my job, offered to teach me pearls of wisdom every chance he had. I felt his friendship during a very scary time of my life starting my first job in a very large university. Frank provided me with insight on what direction to pursue. Frank will always be held in my heart as one of life's treasures. What a generous and compassionate soul he was. Over the years I've remembered Frank as a dear friend and I will always keep his memory alive. I send my love and prayers to you and your family as you move through these days. Love, Beverly Warren

Joe Harvey

November 30, 2010

My condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Mary Harvey

November 30, 2010

Dear Frances, I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I have always thought that you two were the most inspirational persons in my life. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, you will always be in my prayers. Love, Mary Harvey & Family

Rosann Myron

November 25, 2010

This is Thanksgiving Day and it seemed a fitting time to write my thoughts to the Frank Canales family. My condolences and prayers to the family of this dynamic man. I was honored and blessed to have had him walk into my life. He genuinely cared about everyone and gave of himself to help when needed. He was always encouraging, guiding, and mentoring as the oportunity and need arose. You knew how he loved his family, as there wasn't a day that stories about them didn't fall upon his lips. I will never forget him and I know I and all who knew him will miss him. The Lord is holding him lovingly in His hands; and I ask the Lord to hold his family in His hands and comfort them daily.

Tiffany F.

November 16, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. i enjoyed getting to know him over the past three years; what an amazing, strong, inspirational man he was. He became a surrogate grandfather to me and I will miss him so much.

November 14, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was someone I will never forget. He hired me in my first job here in California and has been a source of inspiration for 38 years. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Arealia Brewer, Santa Ana, CA.

Kristin Myron Gray

November 14, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. He will truely be missed.

Dick Ware

November 14, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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