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2013
Louise Canafax Obituary
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for Louise Canafax
Nancy Altaras
March 20, 2025
Haven´t forgotten this special lady!
Nancy K. Altaras
March 20, 2023
Still missing my special and talented lady, you are not forgotten!
Elizabeth Lenches, nee Bennett
July 5, 2013
Mrs Canafax taught music at Westcliff Elementary when I was in 4th-5th grade. Sweet-natured, passionate about music, & patient, she helped instill a life-long love of classical music in a thirsty young mind. One of my favorite teachers. So privileged to know her.
Amaranta Romero
June 25, 2013
Louise even know I was your care giver for a little bit. . You where a spesial person to me you help me throw a lot of stuff I will always miss you and u will always be in my heart .. R.I.P
Scott D'Amico
June 24, 2013
Louise was a regular customer of mine at Stripling & Cox. I recall the enjoyable chats we always shared.
Catherine Duncan, Principal Flute, BCO
June 5, 2013
The first time I met Louise was in 1980 when she was one of a number of FWSO musicians who played with the orchestra at my church for a special presentation. I shall never forget her kindness and encouragement to me, a seventh-grade violinist. She was the first to tell me about Sigma Alpha Iota, and I was part of the FW Alumnae Chapter for a time when she was one of its leaders. Also I shall always remember her and Mr. Studdard, stand partners in the FWSO viola section. We wind players learn so much from our string-playing colleagues, and Louise was one of those who inspired me. Rest in peace, Louise. I raise my glass to you and think of you when I see the red rose of SAI.
Dr. Eddie Dees
May 30, 2013
Louise, your wonderful music will forever be remembered by all who loved you so much.
Jay McCarty
May 24, 2013
Louise was such a dear person. I knew her through Weatherford relations, and she taught my children music at Trinity Valley. We visited countless times at concerts, and I know she will be greatly missed at the Cliburn competition this year. May God rest her beautiful soul.
Becky Dillon
April 17, 2013
Louise has been my neighbor for the past ten years. Though we didn't see each other often, she was always a ray of sunshine when we did meet...usually in the front yard. Her interest in my life was a breath of fresh air because it was so genuine. I didn't know for a long time that she was ill. What I DID notice was that she was never alone for one minute since she became so ill. I think it's a wonderful tribute that so many of her family and friends took such excellent care of her until the end. This world has lost a wonderful and talented lady...heaven has gained a saint! Goodbye, Louise...until we meet again.
April 13, 2013
One year when I was manager of the NH Music Festival, I picked up Louise at the airport. Knowing her to be meticulous, I cleaned the car inside and out. It was hot and I didn't have AC, so after awhile I told her to pull on her air vent, and I did the same. Out crackled and flew a fall and winter's worth of pine needles and leaf litter! Exuberant is my word for Louise. - Brenda Conklin
John M. Floyd
April 12, 2013
The passing of Louise marks the end of an era at the New Hampshire Music Festival. We will always be blessed by memories of her at the festival she loved. - John M. Floyd, NHMF timpanist
Art and Lise Albert
March 31, 2013
We will miss you Louise. We have many fond memories of the times we spent with you in NH and at the Van Cliburn competitions. Art and Lise
Ashley Floyd
March 29, 2013
My family knew Louise from the New Hampshire Music Festival, where she lived a couple doors down from us every summer. She was one of the people I most looked forward to seeing each season.
March 28, 2013
Mrs. Canafax was my music teacher at Westcliff in the early 60's. She taught us a love of classical music but also the story behind the music. She was a loving, caring and very dedicated teacher. She was loved by many students through the years and she will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Taffy Bays
Steven Rowell
March 27, 2013
Dearest Louise Canafax. I was blessed to have Ms. Canafax as my 3rd grade music teacher at Trinity Valley where she taught me to play the recorder and the xylophone. She was an intense teacher with high expectations, and as I grew older I realized how big a heart she had for us. I am grateful for the many years we had together as student and teacher, and even more valuable was the way she ALWAYS showed so much interest in me and my brother for more than 35 years. She was a loving friend of my parents, and they enjoyed their work with the Van Cliburn Foundation immensely. My 9 year old son, Kia, now plays piano and upright bass, having just completed his first recital, talent show and strings concert this year. Louise, my dear, your spirit has been with me for 38 years and your spirit has been with my son as his father respects, enjoys and values music education so deeply because of your lifelong passion for children and music. Forever grateful, dear sweet Louise. Thank you for smiling and laughing every time we kidded with you in school as "Ms. Candlewax." May you now be with the peace of the Lord and know how much you were loved, honored and cherished by so many for all these wonderful years.
Sandra Newberg
March 27, 2013
Louise was my favorite teacher while I was a student at Westcliff Elementary during the 50's. She was very nurturing and kind...I have never forgotten her special-ness. Rest in Peace.
Sandra Stern Newberg
March 27, 2013
Louise was one of the finest musicians I have ever known and an amazing teacher, also. It was my priviledge to know Louise. Betsy Moll
Bill Carlton Jr.
March 26, 2013
I went to school with Louise at Daggett Jr. High and Pascal High School. I am a great nephew of George Hutcheson of Springtown Texas. She was a wonderful person.
Carol Proctor
March 26, 2013
I met Louise when she was my son's music teacher at Trinity Valley School. She shared her love of and enthusiasm for music with those young students and exposed them to classics they otherwise might not have heard. I saw her so many times through the years--organizing the musicians for a friend's funeral, working at the Van Cliburn Competition, and attending concerts. I always felt that if there was wonderful music going on in Fort Worth, Louis Canafax would be around somewhere. She was always gracious and lovely. We will miss her.
Dub Horn
March 26, 2013
Is this the same Louise who played flute at Paschal that I knew then? If she is I have fond memories of her then and now.
Majel Cooper
March 26, 2013
So sad to lose a fellow Sigma Alpha Iota sister. The Heavens will be brighter. Good work, fellow musician.
March 26, 2013
Mrs. Canafax was my teacher at South Hills, just before she moved to Trinity Valley. She was, by far, the most influential teacher I ever had. She made learning so very exiciting, and I have thought of her, and spoken of her often throughout the years. What a remarkable person she was!
Jacki Turner
March 26, 2013
Mrs. Canafax was the music teacher at South Hills Elementary before she moved to Trinity Valley. I have always been thankful to her for exposing me to classical music at a very impressionable age. I was lucky enough to hear her play with the Fort Worth Symphony many times. The image of this stunning redhead has stayed with me my whole life. No teacher I ever had after her came close to matching her beauty. Rest in peace, Mrs. Canafax.
Clair Robertson
March 26, 2013
Mrs. Canafax was my music teacher at TVS. I will always remember the ball-rolling game we played in her class during grade school: if she rolled the ball to us, then we had to sing to her as we rolled it back. It was always so much fun! She was an amazing teacher and will be greatly missed.
George Studdard
March 26, 2013
We extend our sympathy to Catherine and all the family for their loss. In 1949 she played a violin solo at my wedding. She was a wonderful Principal violist in the FWSO. Goodbye, dear stand partner.
Jim and Shay Daniell
March 26, 2013
Thank you for allowing me the privilege and honor of being in your family. We will love & miss you always Boo!
March 26, 2013
I first knew Louise in the Rainbow Girls--Then also at Central Methodist (now Arborlawn), our mothers were good friends, and then later when I entered Texas Wesleyan. She was one of my installing officers in Rainbow. My love and prayers are with all of you in her family. I treasure the joy of knowing Louise. Elizabeth Forsyth Harris, Keller, TX
March 26, 2013
My mother taught Louise to play the violin. Then later they both played viola in the symphony and many other places. Mother was just so proud of her former student. Louise was a very wonderful and accomplished lady. She has done so much for so many. She will be missed.
Wanda Brooks Gibson
March 26, 2013
Louise was a friend of my mama Ruth Poindexter. I am sure they are making music as we speak..
Jim & Shalynn Daniell
March 26, 2013
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life & family. Jim and I will miss you terribly.
We love you Boo!!
Nancy Altaras
March 26, 2013
I knew Louise through First United Methodist Church and The Woman's Club. Never a finer and lovelier lady ever lived. She was always hard working, especially behind the music scenes, where I got to read about her, and see her pictures in the Star-Telegram. At the Woman's Club, she was in a couple of the groups I was in, and always friendly and a hard worker. In Psalms, especially Psalm 100, it starts off, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands." Must have meant Louise, too, since she was involved in music. Guess heaven just got richer, and the Earth, poorer, for losing such a nice and talented lady. She will be terribly missed!
amaranta Romero
March 26, 2013
Rest in peace .I will miss you ..
Jean and Dave Frick
March 25, 2013
We will miss Louise and her bright smile and loving nature so very much. Watching her since last November has been most difficult for those of us who have known her so long...her difficult days are ended, and now she will play in God's Orchestra (and maybe teach them a thing or two...)The lovely memories we all have of Louise will live on as we remember her and all the marvelous things she has done for music and for Fort Worth. The picture shows Louise officiating at a Sigma Alpha Iota Scholarship Brunch. Rest in Peace, dear one.
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