Fernando Canales

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on December 15 into his Savior’s arms. Fernando “Fred” Canales was 73 years old. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Those who had the privileged to know him were treated to lots of love and laughter.

The family will have a celebration of life service on Wednesday, 12:00PM at Cottonwood Baptist Church, 9996 FM 1079, Cottonwood, Texas. Burial will be at Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457 W Lake Rd, Abilene, Texas on Thursday, December 29 at 1:00 PM.


Fred was born on November 1, 1949 in Denver, Colorado to the late George Canales and Martina Garcia-Canales.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, George Canales and Martina Garcia-Canales; brother, Oscar Canales.


Fred is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Cody and husband, Don Cody of Burkett, Texas; Chrystal McGinn of Jefferson, Texas; Charlene Canales-Smallwood and husband, Jason of Harker Heights, Texas; son, Fredrick Canales of Rising Star, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Adrien Canales of Rising Star, Texas; Isaiah, Zac, Josh, and Abigail Cody of Burkett, Texas; Lane, Kamryn, Payton, and Pacy McGinn of Rising Star, Texas; Kolton Seal of Childress, Texas; Bradley Seal of Harker Heights, Texas; 4 brothers, George Canales Jr. of Early, Texas; Ireno Canales and his wife, Sharon of Bangs, Texas; Ben Canales and his wife, Kay of Abilene, Texas; Gilbert Canales and wife, Lucy of Abilene, Texas; 2 sister, Hilda Perez of Robstown, Texas; Dalia Cayenne and husband, Darryl of Abilene, Texas.