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BRIGIDA CANALES Obituary
Brigida Lopez Canales, age 90, was welcomed by the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Brigida was born October 8, 1929 in Comal County, Texas to Jesus and Martina Lopez. In 1945 she married Daniel Canales Jr. and moved to San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and 5 siblings. Brigida is survived by her 8 children, Martina (Andres) Corona, Eulalia (Cipriano) Sierra, Theresa (Arnulfo) Morones, Rosa Guerra, Dr. Elvira (Terry) Burns, Brigida Vicky Corona, Raymond (Lucy) Canales, and Margarita (Tom) Garcia. A loving matriarch to her children and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, she will be dearly missed. She never met a stranger as she was friendly and kind to everyone. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2020, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 services are limited to 50 people. A private interment will take place in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brigida Lopez Canales Scholarship Fund at the University of the Incarnate Word development office.
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Donovan Rhone
February 1, 2021
Me and my coworkers delivered meals to her on Wednesday’s. She was the sweetest lady you will ever meet! We all loved her!
Esther Canales
August 12, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family from Louisa and Benito Canales
We will miss your mom very much with love Esther
Frances Canales Barlock
August 12, 2020
The dearest of friends and the closest of family will always remain in our lives forever. Through gestures of kindness, honesty and tolerance she beget love that will radiate as bright as the stars above. May we embrace her wisdom and share in her celebration of life and family.
Jesse Canales
August 12, 2020
Dear Family,
Jesse and I send our love and prayers to you and your family. Brigida (Vico) is a very special angel and we have fond memories of you. You always made us feel welcome and that means a lot. God Bless you all.
Paul n Ruth Saenz
August 12, 2020
Dear Family
Paul and I are asking our Lord to bring you Comfort and Peace... She meant a lot to us. Thank you for this time so we would be a part of her celebration of life. God Bless You All❤❤
Dela DeLaCerda
August 12, 2020
Much love, The DeLaCerda family. Tia Dela & Tio Manuel.
Isaac and Jo Ann Cubillos
August 12, 2020
Our condolences to the Canales family. Your mother was a special person. Her kindness will be remembered by us. Her life should be celebrated for its fullness and light.
Inez Esquivel
August 12, 2020
What a beautiful person Tia was and she was a blessing to her children. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 14:1-3. May she rest in peace.
Love, Inez Esquivel, daughter of Ricarda Canales Rodriguez
Nancy Kyle
August 9, 2020
My love & prayers are with you, Elvira and your family!! May you find comfort knowing that your Mother will remain in your heart forever! Nancy & Ross Kyle
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