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Javier Canada Obituary

Javier Canada February 16, 1953 - September 7, 2013 Tragically lost his life, enjoying his favority pastime, riding his motorcycle. Sadly, he was a victim of collision. Javier was born in East Chicago to Manuel Canada and Esperanza Vega. Son of Mexican immigrants, he was proud to be a first generation Mexican-American. Growing up mostly in Texas, he met his wife of 33 years at a bus stop in Juarez, Mexico and married her May 30, 1980. Together they moved to California, starting in Los Angeles, where they had their first son, and finally settled in Tulare. There they expanded their family with three more sons and two daughters. Javier was a dedicated worker as a professional Industrial Maintenance Technician for over thirty years. He worked at various companies throughout the central valley, such as Ruiz Foods and finally Leprino Foods. Javier always went to work happy and left happy, satisfied in a hard days work. Those left behind to remember his life are, his wife: Maria Guadalupe, sons: Kevin, Edgar, Eric and Brady along with his wife Stephanie, daughters: Kimberly and Allison along with her husband Miguel. Siblings Olivia, Amelia, Lourdes, Angelina, Lucy, Mario and Martin of Los Angeles, Palmdale and Tracy areas, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Javier was most proud of and doted heavily on his two grandchildren. His grandson is Corbin 3 years old and granddaughter is Marley who is one. He loved playing and chasing them around his home, striving to make them laugh. Javier had a big friendly heart who loved sparking up conversations with familiar people as well as strangers. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, working hard to provide everything he could for his family. He loved playing guitar, and raised his kids playing music. He will be missed by his family, and numerous friends. A strong man of faith, he will be welcomed into the house of the Lord. Celebration of his life will be at 10:00 am Friday, the 13th of September at St. Rita Catholic Church in Tulare. Viewing will be the day prior at Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Home 12:00-8:00 pm. Praying of the Rosary at 6:00 pm. We'll love and miss you always Pop.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Sep. 11, 2013.

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Genobeva Tutie Snowden

October 5, 2013

I only had the privilege to meet you in passing while in attendance at Alison's wedding, and in just that brief time you made me feel welcomed. I had the pleasure of meeting your daughter in junior high and we continued school with one another up until high school. Im thankful that I had a chance to get just a mere glimpse of the funny man you were. I know you had jokes ;-) I send my deepest condolences to your family and to all of those who loved and knew you. I will continue to keep you all in prayer. Lovingly in Christ ??????

Eva Murillo

September 28, 2013

I only talked to Javier at church, he was always ready to help. He was friendly and always with a big smile. God certainly welcomed him into his Kingdom with a big hug. May God comfort you in your loss.

lupe romero

September 24, 2013

For ever in my heart will be miss u, love u tio javier

Anicka Raya

September 24, 2013

Ill miss u tio hate that you left us at a young age wont be the same without you

Arleen Alejandre

September 23, 2013

Rest In Peace Tio we miss you!!! say hi to grandma for us and share your flowers with her you will forever be in our hearts !!!

Diana Lopez

September 23, 2013

May you rest in peace tio javier god has reunited you with my grandma(your mother) now both of you will be my angels we love you and miss you

September 23, 2013

So sorry to see you go at such a young age. I will miss our random conversations. You will always be my friend and I will keep your memory alive in my heart and prayers.
Your friend forever, Doris Costales..

Sonia Mejia

September 23, 2013

Mi mas sentido pesame a la Familia Canada, may he rest in peace.

September 14, 2013

To the Canada family, It was a honor working with Javier. I worked with him several times through out each week. He made me a better mechanic. He always had a confidence that together we could accomplish anything. He always had a good sense of humor. Javier, was one of the best welder's I have ever seen. I know he loved his family very much because when we worked together he would brag how he loved his family. It hurts so much. I'm trying to move on; it's just when i'm out there in the plant where we worked together I find myself thinking of him. He always offered to give a helping hand. He always made me laugh. I hope to some day see him again. Javier, may have been buried yesterday while several of his coworkers & I, attended his funeral,but he won't be forgotten. Javier, you have a beautiful family and it was a privilege to meet a lot of them yesterday. I'll see you again someday my friend. Bill Casey

September 13, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family..The Hunter and Keel family

Erica Segura

September 13, 2013

Canada i am very lucky to have met you while our boys ramon and eric played football together as lil boys and all the funny stories you would tell me about your trips to mexico, not to long ago we were talking bout seeing eachother at the high school football games when tu played tw...you will be greatly missed !

erica ortega

September 13, 2013

Sorry for ur lost i was driven by when it had happen :"( i PRAYED hard ask God to let everyone make it n b ok but on my way back it broke my heart seen javier on the floor i ask god pleas b with his family :"(

Ana Mattos

September 13, 2013

Javier, you will truly be missed. I will never forget the smiles and laughter you brought to us all at work. Ironically on Sunday my thoughts went to you thinking your Cowboys looked good and would surely do better than my Vikings..lol. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We all know how much you loved them and how proud you were of them. Rest in peace.....

September 13, 2013

Rest in peace musle friend, knowing you have the ability to watch over your family and Leprino family is our angel protecting us.

Juan G

September 12, 2013

Canada u were a great friend and a great coworker u always had a positive and contagious attitude that will soarly be missed. May u rest in peace friend

Maryann Padron

September 12, 2013

It was a joy talking with you, you knew how to brighten our day with a smile. RIP good friend.

Amber Prescott

September 12, 2013

My dear friend , you will be miss, you were a good man that I adore, even when I was having a bad day ,you brighten my day with a good joke or tell me the bright side of things

Mayra avitia

September 12, 2013

Canada you will be missed, work won't be the same.I always looked foward to what joke or story you had to tell me everything you taught me in the 1 1/2 will stay with me thank you for everything

Jesse Lepe

September 12, 2013

Canada, I can't believe you are gone. You were a great joke teller, an amazing mechanic, and always had.a good story to tell. Like you would always tell me after work when I was standing in your way to dress out "Cmon Jesse"!!!! We will all miss you buddy!!

kenya wilson

September 12, 2013

Canada u were a great friend, good co-worker and one of the best joke tellers your presence at work will be greatly missed I luv u canada from your leprino fam

Pam rinaldi

September 12, 2013

Canada, over 4 years now i have had the pleasure of working with you and becoming great friends. i will truly miss him and my daily jokes. some i understood and some i laughed every time i saw you! May you rest in peace and know that you h ave touched so many lives! My deepest condolences to your family

J.Jesus Murillo

September 12, 2013

Siempre Lo vamos a extranar, por su gran sentido de querer ayudar siempre a los demas y brindar una amistad sin importar la apariencia de las personas o el idioma, sinceramnete sentimos mucho su perdida.

Mark Westbrook

September 12, 2013

My friend, your wry smile and humorist comments always seemed to lighten the mood. The world is a little less bright without you and I feel a deep sadness for your family and friends. You will truly be missed. Go well my friend and know may will always remember you so fondly.

Ritz family

September 12, 2013

May you rest in peace!! It was wonderful to meet such a nice man that offered such kindness!! God Bless the Canada family.

September 11, 2013

To a great man, a jokester,you will be missed from Alfred Ramirez

The Miller family

September 11, 2013

Peace be with you! You were a nice man and caring father. Heaven has got a good person!

Rene Fonseca

September 11, 2013

To a great man that can always bring a smile and laughter to whoever he talked to or joked with. You will truly be missed.

Tim Tedrow

September 11, 2013

You will be missed my friend. I am deeply saddened by our loss but it is heavens gain. Rest in Peace my friend.

Crystal Moxon

September 11, 2013

My heart is heavy that you have passed on. I am privilege to have known and worked with you Canada. You will be greatly missed. Always bringing kindness and laughter with you. Peace be with you and Love to your family

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