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Abel Canales Obituary

Abel B. Canales, Jr. Our beloved father and grandfather departed this life on January 9, 2009. He is preceded in death by parents Abel and Viviana; brothers, Sisto, Mike and Leandro Canales. He is survived by children, Dyon Canales, Terry Galindo, Jesse, Miguel, Angel Canales, Yolanda Ferguson and Jenny Canales; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also, brothers Higinio, Ernest, David Canales and sister Hortense Solano. Visitation will be held at Mission Funeral Home on E. Cesar Chavez St. on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral discourse is to be held by David Canales, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. as well. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Erick and Ezra Solano, Adam Dominguez, Ricardo Colin, Juan Constancio and Ruben Aleman. Isaiah 41:13 For I, Jehova your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, 'Do not be afraid. I myself will help you.'

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jan. 13, 2009.

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The Faz Family

January 21, 2009

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

m pompa

January 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Juanita DeLeon Mendez, Nixon, TX
Maria DeLeon Garza, Schertz, TX

Raul Hernandez

January 15, 2009

To the Family of Abel Canales, My Prayers and Sincere thoughts are with you in your hour of your loss. May God watch and walk with him through his path into his Kingdom of love and Rest into Eternal Peace. For there is no more pain, illness , worry and tears. Rest in Peace- Tio

Irene Constancio

January 15, 2009

To the Canales Family;

Our condolences to your family. My Father Juan Constancio has told us (his children) stories over the years about "the good ol' days of when they were young. May God be with you all through this difficult time.

Juan Constancio & family

Aimee Hernandez Valles

January 14, 2009

I will never forget the uncle with the suspenders and his Stacey Adams, he will be missed from Odessa,Tx that's for sure..He is now in peace in no pain enjoying the afterlife w/his family in heaven..

George Canales

January 13, 2009

To all the families of Abel Canales,
We are very sorry for the loss of our dear loved one. You are all in our hearts and prayers. We will miss him. He is gone but he is not forgotten for I know that he is at peace and will be with his parents and brothers for eternity.
Love, George and Bertha Canales

Cecilia Canales

January 13, 2009

We'll miss you tio. Thanks for your words of encouragement and the visits we had. Be strong, Jenny. Love you.

Delfina C. Flores

January 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayer go out to all the family during this time of lose. Uncle Abel will be greatly missed. He is in no more pain..he is free with the angels above. Sorry that we could not make it down there during this time of lose.

Manuela and Delfina Canales and family

Dezarea Torres

January 13, 2009

Canales family
I am grateful for the memories Abel Canales has left me with. You are going to be truly missed, you always had words of wisdom and you are know an angel in heaven. My condolences are with your family at this difficult time.

joe canales

January 13, 2009

rest in peace dear uncle for i will always remember the good times and the hard times .untill then

rudy canales

January 13, 2009

I didn't get to know Abel as well as I should have but he treated me well.Wish I could be there but I think about all of you from time to time.My prayers to all my uncles&aunt.Be strong&be well.
Rudy C.

Joe & LUCIA Candelas

January 13, 2009

Amigo Abel thank you for being our friend........

lupe martinez

January 13, 2009

MR.AND MRS.CANALES AND FAMILY
DIANA AND FAMILY.
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MAY THE LORD FILL YOU WITH HIS LOVE AND PEACE.WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.

AUGUSTIN AND LUPE SORIANO
ERIC SEPEDA

rosanna Guerrero

January 13, 2009

All my thoughts and prayers go out to the Canales family!
Rosanna Guerrero

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