Luis F. Canales Jr.

Dateline: San Diego, Texas In Loving Memory of Luis Florencio Canales Jr. (“Louie”) October 6, 1970 – July 9, 2026 Luis Florencio Canales Jr., lovingly known as “Louie,” of Alice, Texas, passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age of 55. Louie spent many years working in the oil field before dedicating his later years to helping others as a handyman. Whether it was a repair, a project, or simply someone in need, he was always willing to lend a hand. He was admired for his strong work ethic, generous spirit, and warm sense of humor. Louie enjoyed fishing, barbecuing with family and friends, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and bringing laughter to those around him. His greatest joy, however, was the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, San Juana Ayala Jackson and Luis Florencio Canales Sr.; his stepfather, Herman “Bubba” Jackson; and his beloved nephew, Alfredo Ayala Jr., who remained forever loved and remembered by his family. Louie is survived by his children, Luis Florencio Canales III, Brandon Louis Canales (Lorisa Canales), Louie Ladino Canales, and Cynthia Sofia Canales; his grandchildren, Hailey Rene Canales, Haevyn Kay Canales, Addison Rose Canales, Elouise Jane Canales, and Houston Haze Canales; his siblings, Alfredo Ayala (Janette Ayala), Frances De Los Santos (Paul A. Medel), Jacob De Los Santos, and Luis Villarreal; and his beloved nieces and nephews, Lori Ann Ayala, Adrian Ayala, Andrew Ayala, Adrian Hurtado, Armando Hurtado, Alex Hurtado, Adam Hurtado, Jacob De Los Santos, Luke De Los Santos, and Noah De Los Santos. The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Louie’s sister-in-law, Janice Reynolds, along with her husband, Rolando Reynolds, and their children, for the unwavering love, kindness, compassion, and support they showed Louie. Their friendship, care, and presence brought him comfort, peace, and dignity, especially during his final days. Their generosity and devotion will never be forgotten, and the family will always be grateful for the countless ways they stood beside him. The family also extends their deepest appreciation to everyone who stood beside Louie throughout his life, offering their love, prayers, encouragement, friendship, and helping hands whenever they were needed. Whether your kindness was shown through a visit, a phone call, a meal, a word of encouragement, or simply by being there for him, your compassion made a lasting difference. Your love and support will always be remembered with sincere gratitude. Though our hearts are heavy with his passing, the love, laughter, and memories Louie gave us will remain with us forever. His legacy lives on through his family and all whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Celebration of Life: A visitation to honor and celebrate the life of Luis Florencio Canales Jr. (“Louie”) will be held on: Monday, July 13, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Roberson Funeral Home Chapel located at 98 W. Main Street Alice, Texas 78332. Services will conclude in the chapel. The family welcomes all who knew and loved Louie to join them in sharing memories, offering prayers, and celebrating a life well lived. A Prayer of Peace Heavenly Father, Today we place Louie into Your loving hands. Thank You for the gift of his life, for the laughter he shared, the kindness he showed, and the love he gave so freely. Thank You for the countless times he put others before himself, offering help even when he had very little of his own. His generous heart was a reflection of the compassion You place within us. Lord, You knew every part of Louie’s journey. You saw the battles he fought, the burdens he carried, and the demons he faced. Through every struggle, You never left his side. Today, we find comfort in knowing those battles are over. His pain has ended, his spirit is at peace, and he is finally free. We believe he has been welcomed home into Your loving embrace, reunited with his mother and all those who went before him. We can only imagine the joy of that reunion and the peace that now fills his heart. As we grieve, remind us of the love Louie had for each of us. He made sure we knew we were loved, and if he could speak to us today, we believe he would tell us not to carry sorrow forever. He would want us to laugh again, to take care of one another, to cherish our families, and to continue living our lives with hope. Help us remember him not for the hardships he endured, but for the love he gave, the smiles he brought, the hands that were always ready to help, and the heart that never stopped caring. Until we meet again, may we carry his memory with us—in every family gathering, every fishing trip, every shared meal, every story, and every act of kindness. Rest peacefully, Louie. You are loved beyond measure, missed beyond words, and remembered forever. -Amen. Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home Alice, Texas.

Luis F. Canales Jr.

October 6, 1970 - July 9, 2026