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FERNANDO CANCHE Obituary

FERNANDO CANCHE JR. ALAMO - Fernando Canche, Jr., 85, passed away Sunday July 28, 2013 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the Korean War and he was with the Sea Bee Reserves. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sofia Canche. He is survived by his children, Israel (Juanita) Canche, Norma (Efrine) Flores, and Xavier (Melinda) Canche; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Rodolfo, Arnoldo, and Hector Canche; and sisters, Amelia Ayala, Lilly Farias, Idalia Canche, Enriqueta Vasquez, and Idanela Rivera. Visitation will be from 12noon to 9pm with a 7pm rosary today July 30, 2013 at De Leon Funeral Home in Pharr. Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alamo under the direction of De Leon Funeral Home of Pharr. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

Published by The Monitor on Jul. 30, 2013.
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Canche family, so sorry for your loss, sorry we were not able to be with you all during this difficult time as we have been out if town on vacation. May The Lord bless you and guide you all. He will always be in your hearts and memories.

Amadeo and Chris Cano

August 2, 2013

I enjoyed talking with Senor Canche many times in the mid 1980's through the mid 1990's when I lived in Alamo. Then I worked with his son Israel for a few years around 2000. A good family. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to you all.

Randy Kizzia

August 1, 2013

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July 31, 2013

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alma salazar

July 31, 2013

Arnoldo Canche, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Kathy Tijerina

July 31, 2013

We Are So Sorry For Your Loss. Please Know Our Prayers Are With You. May You Find Strength And Comfort.

Cindy Estevis Hatch

July 31, 2013

Canche family so sorry for your loss, prayers go out to the family. God Bless
This Is Nele Martinez (Rafaela n Leonel ) daughter from San Antonio , Texas my mom is Antonia's sister.

July 31, 2013

Norma, I am so sorry for your loss. May the good Lord help you through this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Oneida Valdez

July 30, 2013

Nellie, We are so sorry for the loss of your brother.
we will be thinking about you and your family tomorrow. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in prayer.
Sonny and Imelda Cavazos. (Austin, Texas)

Imelda Cavazos

July 30, 2013

Nellie, We are so sorry for the loss of your brother.
we will be thinking about you and your family tomorrow. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in prayer.
Sonny and Imelda Cavazos. (Austin, Texas)

July 30, 2013

Amelia, so sorry for your loss. My family and I will have you in our prayers.

Kathy Castaneda Munoz Kotara and the Castaneda family.
San Antonio Texas

Kathy Castaneda Munoz Kotara

July 30, 2013

Norma, so sorry for your loss, may God be with you in this time of sorrow!

Betty Chavez-Vives

July 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 30, 2013

Lala, may your brother find peace with the Lord. My condolences to you and all your family. Elva Garza Contreras, Humble, Texas

July 30, 2013

May this candle bring you light as the time passes and provide you comfort in your time of sorrow

Bill & Rea Kae Gatton

July 30, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

GILBERT & NANCY M OBREGON & FAM

July 30, 2013

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