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Chuy was born in Premont, Texas to Ezequiel Cisneros Canales and Delfina Gonzalez. He served state side in the United States Army during the Korean War and then went on to graduate from Pan American College. Mr. Canales was employed by the Texas Employment Commission for 30 years and retired as manager of the McAllen office in 1985. Jesus served his parish community of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish by donating much of his time and talents including working the Jamaicas and barbecuing to help raise funds for various charity projects. He was also instrumental in establishing the Stations of the Cross at the Basilica of the Virgen de San Juan. He served on the South Texas ISD school board as well as the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Review Board. Chuy was an original member of the Tripa Club in McAllen and also a member of the Lion's Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Knights of Columbus, and the Red Brangus Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, farmer and rancher.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Cantu Canales; a daughter, Vanessa L. Canales; his parents, Ezequiel and Delfina Canales; and four siblings, Belia Cruz, Aurora Garza, Hesiquio Canales and Lilia Perez.
Mr. Canales is survived by four sons, Armando B. Canales of St. Petersburg, FL, Dr. Edmundo C. (Anna) Canales of Mission, Duane R. (Alicia) Canales of Plano, TX, Joel Aaron Canales of San Juan; a daughter, Carla G. Canales of San Juan; three grandchildren, Eric C. Canales, Kevin B. Canales, Christina D. Canales; a sister, Ester C. Tobin of Brownsville; and a brother, Dr. Carlos Canales of Corpus Christi, TX.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today, October 30, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Pallbearers will be Eric, Kevin and Christina Canales, Mike Martinez, Roy Carranza and Nestor Garza III. Honorary pallbearers are Mario Cantu, AL "Sonny" Martinez, Ruben Yzaguirre, Julio Guzman, Hector Recio and Rudy Garcia. Interment of cremated remains will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Military honors will be conducted by Sgt. Benito Alaniz VFW Post #7473 of Elsa.
Special thanks to Mr. Canales' caregivers, Amalia Juarez, Daniel Sauceda, Virginia Camarillo, Catarina Camarillo, Carlos Camarillo, Carmen Rangel, Mari Villarreal, Letty Aguirre, Tonia Leon-Tovar and the staff of All Valley Home Health of Pharr and Paxvilla Hospice of McAllen.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesus Canales
Juan Trejo Jr.
November 2, 2016
To all of the Canales Family, My deepest condolences.
I remember Mr. Chuy Canales as a very helpful man, growing up in his rancho on south Pharr. Mr Chuy knew that us The Trejo family needed assistance at times, and he was always there for my father to lend a helping hand. I will always be grateful for your help and remember you, Rest in peace Mr Jesus "Chuy" Canales.
October 31, 2016
Carla, sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Elizabeth Martinez
Sonia Jones Leal
October 31, 2016
My condolences to the Canales family.
Tina Cantu Chavez
October 30, 2016
I'm so sorry on the loss of
your beloved father. He will be missed. May he rest
in peace in the arms of the
Lord. Love always, Tina
Martin Olson
October 30, 2016
My condolences to all of you.
Ed Gonzalez
October 30, 2016
My deepest condolences to the entire Canales family. We will keep Chuy and the family in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Dora Trejo
October 30, 2016
In the memory of chuy canales I remember him he was so sweet person with everybody when he come to my house in the ranch where I live he always make same party's and he always help my dad with everything rest in peace Mr chuy canales we will miss you Dora Trejo from Pharr
Alex Delagarza jr
October 30, 2016
My Condolences From Alex de la Garza. My neighbor was a good and humble man. Will never forgot dove hunting at his ranch, him taking me fishing and deer hunting. Still remember helping us at our gas station sometimes. RIP.
David Ruelas
October 30, 2016
Condolences to the Canales family. Mr. Canales was my Office Manager during my tenure with the Texas Employment Commission in McAllen, TX. He was a great Office Manager to work for. May he be enjoying in heaven the fruits of his labor here on earth. You will be missed Mr. Canales.
Leonel Lozano
October 29, 2016
My condolences, Leonel J. Lozano (TEC Retired 1999)
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