Nelda Maria Canales

Nelda Maria Canales, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on July 15, 2024. Nelda was truly a once in a lifetime woman. She wanted the best for everyone and desired their success. She was a caring person who was never shy to give her opinion in her own unique and sometimes funny way. When our family thinks of her or was around her, the feelings of comfort, peace, and love were always present. Nelda was a devoted wife married for over 50 years to the love of her life. The bond they shared was admired by all around them. She was an amazing mother that showed her children and grandchildren enough love to last a lifetime.

Nelda had a love and knack for creativity which she bonded over and shared with her great-grandchildren. A tough and inspiring woman, Nelda overcame many obstacles in her life and taught the next generation to be unique, witty, strong, and loving. She will be greatly missed and loved by all her family and friends.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Hector E. Canales, children Irene Reyes and Hector Canales Jr., grandchildren Michail (Bethanny) Reyes, Sarina (Darian) Bachman, Hannah Reyes, Emiliano (Amanda) Canales, Mireya Canales, Sebastian Canales, EllieAna Canales, great grandchildren Angeleah Reyes, Penelope Reyes, Angelo Reyes, Mila Black, Leonardo Reyes, Carlos DeLeon, siblings Guillermina (Eden) Canales and family, Josefa Serna and family, Eliever Sanchez and family, Louis (Yolanda) Flores and family, brother-in-law Eleazar (Minnie) Canales and family, brother-in-law Erasmo (Emelda) Canales and family, sister-in-law San Juanita Canales.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ricarda and Pedro Flores, brother Sergio Eden Flores, nephew Sergio Eden Flores Jr., niece Cynthia Garcia, mother-in-law Leonor Canales, father-in-law Mario Canales, and brothers-in-laws Jose Serna and Mario Sanchez.

Visitation will begin Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr, Texas. All services will conclude at 10:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr, Texas.