 CANALES, MARIA GUADALUPE Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and hermana en Cristo, Maria Guadalupe Canales, has joined our Heavenly Father and is at rest. Born December 20, 1940, she spent most of her 72 years in Albuquerque raising her family, making her famous tamales, sharing her love for Christ with everyone she met, and nourishing her plantitas much the same way she tended and nourished la familia. A devoted servant of the Lord, Maria was a dear friend to many, giving freely of her love, wisdom and time to all who asked. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Manuela Sosa, and her son Juan Manuel. She leaves behind her children: Elizabeth, Jose, Elvira, Nelly, Maria and Esperanza; their spouses and partners: Geoff, Diane, Shane, Anthony and Roland; and her grandchildren: Emily, Isabelle, Hope, Aaron, Adrian, Nico, Kayla and Gabriel. Services will be held at Casas de Suenos, 310 Rio Grande Blvd. SW, on Sunday, Sept. 15th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. All who knew and love Maria are encouraged to celebrate her life by wearing the bright colors she so enjoyed, especially yellow, which was her favorite. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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