Obituary of Margarito M. Canales

Canales, Margarito M. Saginaw, Michigan Beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. He was 67 years old. Margarito Martinez Canales was born February 10, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Eugene and Carlota (Martinez) Canales. He married Diana Hernandez on April 8, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan at St. Anthony's. He was employed by A&D Home Healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant, retiring after several years. He was a faithful and active member of St. George Catholic Church for many years. Margarito loved riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed vacations with his family. But, what Margarito really loved most, was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Diana Canales; children, Michelle Canales, Monica Canales, and Alexander Marcelo Canales; grandchildren, Erika and Cassandra Canales, Oscar Luna III, Mercedes Canales, Dominique Canales, Andrew Canales, Marissa Canales, Jermaine Canales, and Skyy Yancy; fifteen great-grandchildren; Mother, Carlota Trevino; siblings, Alexander (Aurora), Olga, Rose Marie, Jose, Fernando; step siblings, Antonio and Rebecca, and many nieces and nephews. Margarito was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Canales Sr.; siblings, Eugene Jr., Connie, and Julian. FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 N. 6th Street, Saginaw, Michigan. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris OFM Cap will officiate. Rite of Committal to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 N. 6th Street, Saginaw, Michigan on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. In keeping with mandated ordinances and for the safety of the community, face masks are required and social distancing will be observed. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Canales family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.