Alberto Gallegos Canales “Big Al”, age 74 of Corpus Christi, TX passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was born in Kingsville, TX on April 4, 1943 to Luis and Martina H. Canales Sr. Alberto graduated from Mary Carroll High School in 1962. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He married Delia Canales on April 30, 1966.
Alberto retired from Automotive Sales after 48 years in the industry. He enjoyed singing karaoke, playing his accordion and cherished his family and friends. He filled our hearts with memories and laughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arturo Canales and Alfredo Canales.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years; children, Marina C. Waddell, Albert Canales Jr., David (Whitney) Canales, Rolando (Veronica) Canales and Graciela (William) Holloway; daughter-in-law, Julie Canales; 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Luis (Angie) Canales Jr.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel – Memorial Holly with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. the same evening. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, 134 Front St., Rockport, TX 78382-7800 or through Paypal at www.schoenstatt.texas.org in memory of Alberto Gallegos Canales.
To offer condolences, please visit www.funerariadelangelmholly.com
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