Frank Canas Obituary
Frank Cañas Jr., age 80, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to his beloved parents, Francisco and Emma Cañas.
Frank was a proud 1964 graduate of Miller High School. He dedicated over 30 years of his life working as an operator for Shell Oil Refinery before retiring. A man of strong faith and service, Frank was deeply involved in his church communities, generously giving his time to Blessed Juan Diego Catholic Church in Pasadena, Texas, and Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church in Benavides, Texas.
Frank found great joy in the simple pleasures of life-spending time at his home and ranch, working with his hands through woodcraft, hunting, and maintaining the land he loved. He also cherished his time at his sons' Michael, JAMAC Ranch. A skilled woodworker, Frank often created and donated handmade wood crafts to various organizations, always giving from the heart. He also volunteered as a church custodian, living a life marked by service, humility, and dedication.
Frank's legacy of hard work, generosity, and faith will be forever cherished by his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.
He was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice " Bea" G. Cañas; his parents, Francisco and Emma Cañas.
He is survived by his children William (Rita) Cañas of Pearland, Texas; Michael (Danell) Cañas of Deer Park, Texas; Christine Cañas of Deer Park, Texas; Melinda (Craig) Lee of La Porte, Texas; four sisters, Mary Lou Mancha; Josephine "Pep" Navarro, Emma Elva Perez, and Esther Hernandez; two brothers, Jesse Cañas, and Joe Cañas; 17 grandchildren, James, Michael, Jose, Emma, Eric, Adrian, William, Alex, Alec, Justin, Devin, Andrew, Cory, Rachel, Carlie, Dana and Victoria. 13 Great grandchildren, Kailynn, Jayden, Jayden, Jace, Scarlett, Madison, Olivia, Aria and Camila, Adylin Grace Etheredge, Kacey Ray French, Levi Cañas.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary at 12 noon. Rites of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July19, 2025, at Garza Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the San Diego Cemetery San Diego, Texas.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.garzafuneralhome.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home.
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Dora Guerra Milam
February 15, 2026
Dear Frankie, I still miss our phone calls to each other, the jokes, the memories. I still remember my buddy Bea telling me in high school, that you were the one she loved. I recall telling her that you looked nerdy with your curly hair and glasses. You are very much missed but I know you are happy being with the love of your life.
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Dora Guerra Milsm
July 17, 2025
My dear Frankie, when we last talked on the phone, you were trying to decide whether to move closer to your family in Houston or stay where you were in your home. God took you home instead so you could be with your love, Bea, my best friend in elementary school. No more worries, no more stress. God keep you safe in His Arms. My Mass this weekend is dedicated to you and Bea. Much love to you both.
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