Mary Ann

Canales

Mary Ann Canales, 77, was called home to be with the Lord May 12, 2023 after a brief illness at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family. She was born September 3, 1945 in Weslaco, Texas, daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Trinidad and Francisca G. Reyes. Mary Ann attended Weslaco public School and graduated from Weslaco High School. Mary Ann later met and married the love of her life, Luis Canales, she was a true US Coast Guard wife. Together they raised their three children. She was a devout Catholic and member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she made sure her children served at a young age and also received all their sacraments and she was also member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She worked for TVNS (Texas Visiting Nurse Services) and retired after 25 years of faithful service. Mary loved sports, was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Harlingen Cardinals whom she loved. Her memory will be will be cherished for her warmth and love as an awesome wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and daughter in law.
She is preceded in death by parents, her son, Darrell A. Canales, her sister, Frances Reyes Dorado, her brother, Dolores R. Reyes and father-in-law, Manuel Canales Sr.
She leaves to treasure her beautiful memory her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Luis Canales, son, Luis A. Canales (Priscilla), daughter, Laura Ann Rhinehart (Larry), her grandchildren, twins Joela A. and Leila A. Canales, Lucas A. Canales and Dominic A. Rhinehart, mother-in-law, Constancia Canales, her brothers, Juan Reyes (Angelita), Ramiro (Oralia) Reyes, Jaime Reyes (Frieda), her sisters, Maria Magdalena Montalvo (Hilario), Rita Sanchez (Jesus). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday May 15, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm led by Bea Lopez accompanied with Armando Lopez on acoustic guitar. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday May 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with MSGR Pedro Briceno as celebrant. Interment will follow to Las Rusias Cemetery, Los Indios.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be her nephews and her son in law, Johnny Reyes, Josue Reyes, Jesse Sanchez, Larry Rhinehart, Rudy Garcia and Peter Montalvo.
The Family would like to express a special thanks to all the nurses and staff at the Valley Baptist Medical Center 3rd floor South Tower, MICU 2nd floor and to Drs. Ricardo Schwarcz and Stanley Sy for all their loving care, guidance and attention given to Mary while in their care. "Thank You and God Bless each of You"
Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home. 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550
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