Matilde was born in Barstow, Texas on March 14, 1928 to Prudencio and Romana Canava. He married Romana Garza and they were married for 49 years.
He worked as a machinist for Texas Industrial Remcor. Matilde enjoyed restoring Studebakers, reading, gardening, cooking and spending time with his family.
Matilde is survived by his brothers Elias Canava and Isaias Canava of Belton Texas. Sisters, Esperanza Ortiz of Killeen, Texas and Neomi Magellanes of Fort Worth, Texas, 8 children, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Matilde is preceded in death by his Parents Prudencio and Romana Canava. His wife, Romana Canava. His brother Roman Canava and sisters Blasa Velasquez Guadalupe Velasquez, Luisa Canava, Eusevia Canava.
His body was laid to rest next to his wife at the Davilla Cemetary on June 15, 2021.