Gabriel Canales, born November 25, 1940, passed away peacefully March 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Havana, Cuba, he resided for almost 60 years in Miami, FL. For over 50 years, he was married to his loving wife, Bertha Torres Canales. They had two children, Gabriel Enrique Canales and Bertha Maria Canales Lara.
A successful businessman for over 45 years, he was the proud owner of GAVI Investments and Real Estate Development.
Gabriel was a veteran, serving with the 2nd Armored Division, 1st Battalion, Company D of the US Army, at Fort Hood, Texas.
He lived his life honoring his family - his beloved children , Gabriel Enrique Canales ( Cristina Canales) and Bertha Maria Canales Lara ( Richard David Lara) and the loves of his life, his four granddaughters- Gabrielle Marie Lara, Victoria Anne Lara, Alexandra Marianna Lara and Carolina Mercedes Canales.
He is also survived by his sister , Caridad Estevez Lee ( Dennis Lee) and brother, Osvaldo Estevez ( Mercedes Estevez), many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and a large extended family.
Visitation : Tuesday 6pm to all night at 8200 SW 40 St, Miami, FL 33155
Mass: St Thomas Catholic Church 7377 SW 64 ST, Miami, FL 33143 Wednesday at 11:30am
Cemetery: Our Lady of Mercy 11411 NW 25 ST, Doral, FL 33172
Commital Service:Our Lady Of Mercy at 2pm
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