George H. Canizales

1936 ∼ 2009

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George H. Canizales, Sr., 73, of Beaumont passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2009, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Canizales was born August 20, 1936 to Paul Canizales Sr. and Tillie Hinojosa in Burlington. He was a very patriotic man who served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was an avid music lover who was known to have unexpected parties. He also was a very talented chess player who enjoyed playing with his wife and passed the skill onto his children and grandchildren. Before retiring he was a supervisor at chemical company.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Canizales, Sr. and Tillie Hinojosa Canizales; infant son, Paul Joseph Canizales and sisters, Mary Esquibel and Alice Berry.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rose Marie Canizales; sons, George H. Canizales, Jr. and wife, Debbie; Dennis M. Canizales and wife, Nancy; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Harris and husband Larry and grandchildren, Michele Judd, Kristi Harris, Staci Harris, Jennifer Canizales, Lisa Jauregui, Amanda Canizales, Roberto Gonzalez, Justin Canizales and wife, Wendy, Robert Canizales, Eric Canizales and Mark Canizales. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Crystal Canizales, Hannah Judd, Samantha Judd and Ayden Canizales; sisters, Amelia Daniels, Isabel Flores, Rosie Hinson and Susie Markum and brothers, Joe Canizales, Sr, Paul Canizales, Jr., Arthur Canizales and Rudy Canizales and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Canizales will always be remembered as a fun, loving and generous man who loved his family dearly.

Condolences

Anonymous December 22, 2009

George, Cheryl and Dennis, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Some of my best teenage memories were the times we spent hangin out at your house with your parents, listening to your mom tell "back in the day" stories, with your dad keep##imported-begin##Mike Valdez##imported-end##

Anonymous December 21, 2009

Susie, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your Friend, Clementine##imported-begin##Clementine Medina Scott##imported-end##

Anonymous December 21, 2009

Cheryl- I'm so very sorry about your dad. I can't even imagine. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Anne##imported-begin##Anne Holcomb##imported-end##

Anonymous December 21, 2009

Debbie and George, We know that your hearts are heavy, and our hearts ache for you and your families. You are fortunate that you have many fond memories of your dear Father that will remain with you forever. We loved the picture of your Mom and D##imported-begin##Deborah, Devin, and Randall Haines##imported-end##

Anonymous December 20, 2009

Dear Aunt Rosie, The family in Texas has always been a huge part of my life. We live so many miles from each other but there was never a seperation between us. Our hearts know the love that is there even though our eyes don't always see each other. I ##imported-begin##Rebecca Hosking##imported-end##

Anonymous December 20, 2009

Pappo I miss you so much! I still can not believe this is happening. I thought you would live forever! We were looking forward to being here with you next week. I know you are watching over us and will protect us. I've been waking up early, going to the k##imported-begin##Jennifer Canizales##imported-end##

Anonymous December 20, 2009

Nana, our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you at this time. Words cannot even express the amount of love that we have for both you and Poppo –despite the miles that separate us. Know that in this difficult time you are constantly in our h##imported-begin##Michele Judd##imported-end##

Anonymous December 19, 2009

George was a wonderful neighbor. He will be greatly missed. Rose, Mark and I will always be there for you. Please call if you need anything. May GOD bless you and your family.##imported-begin##Kathy Davis##imported-end##

Anonymous December 19, 2009

Rosie, I am so sad to hear of Uncle George's passing. I remember playing chess with him when I was little. And I was so honored that you were my confirmation sponsors. I will miss his smile and his laugh most of all. Please know that you and your family ##imported-begin##Molly Villarreal##imported-end##

Anonymous December 19, 2009

Thank you Dad and Mom for all the love, kindness, wisdom and encourgement you have given me, much more than enough to last an eternity.I'm blessed to have a father like you, always unselfish, loving and caring.My father inspired faith in me at a early age##imported-begin##George Canizales, Jr.##imported-end##

Anonymous December 18, 2009

Dennis, Sorry to hear abour your dad. Our prayers are with you and your family during this tough time.##imported-begin##Darryl, Kim and The Girls##imported-end##

Anonymous December 18, 2009

Sorry to hear of the lost of your brother, Susie. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Linda and Howard Lowery##imported-begin##Linda Lowery##imported-end##