85R11630 CJM-D
By: Longoria H.R. No. 734
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Jovita Abrego Canales of Santa Rosa, who passed away on January
3, 2017, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, One of nine siblings, the former Jovita Abrego was
born to Nieves and Sofia Abrego on October 5, 1939; she was a
lifelong resident of Santa Rosa and attended public school in
Mercedes; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan found a loving life partner in
her husband, Rodolfo Canales, with whom she enjoyed a rewarding
marriage that spanned 45 years before his passing in 2010; she was a
caring mother to their six children, Rodolfo, Timoteo, Ramiro,
Moises, Saul, and Anita, and with the passing years, she had the
great pleasure of welcoming into her family nine grandchildren,
Daniel, Kassandra, Joseph, Alyssa, Jacob, Michael, Angel,
Alexander, and Aneesa; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Canales enjoyed playing bingo and spending
time with her family in Mercedes, and she delighted in life's simple
pleasures, such as sitting on her porch, drinking coffee, and
visiting her favorite restaurants; and
WHEREAS, Known for her sage advice, her frank observations
about life, and her devotion to her family and her faith, Jovita
Canales possessed a generosity of spirit that expressed itself in
myriad ways, and those who shared in her love and affection will
forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jovita Abrego
Canales and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jovita
Abrego Canales.