Lasca Jean Cangelose

Lasca Jean Cangelose, 93, of College Station passed away on September 15th, 2026. She was born in Bryan, Texas on April 7th, 1933, to Walter and Annie Vance. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Don Cangelose, whom she married in June 1963. Together they raised one daughter and built a life around family, faith, home and community,

Lasca, name given from a famous poem, was also known to many as “Jean or Gramms”, in life, she had an amazing memory for details, even in her later years, all the while determined to stay active independent and a little bit sassy!

She was known as a person who was strong in her life-long Christian faith, who dearly loved friends and family, especially, “ the favorite nephews”, her love for cooking as she was known for her Italian sardine bread. She enjoyed coastal vacations, surrounded herself with a collection of plants and flowers, and had a great love for nature. And of course, there were always her beloved cats, whom she adored throughout the years.

Through her life of dedication, devotion to various careers and volunteering in the community as well as her church she created a strong homebase , working in clothing retail, serving as a homeroom mother for Saint Joseph Catholic school during her daughters’ schooling. She later supported science as a trained, experienced sensory panelist, at Texas A&M University with the Department of Animal Science , contributing to research aimed at improving meat quality.

As a service to her community, she served for 10 years with the RSVP Senior volunteer program for the Crestview Care Ombudsman program, in the Brazos Valley supporting residence well-being. During election season, she could be found working at polling locations, proudly doing her civic duty helping others exercise their rights.

She was also a very proud member of the lady, “Red Hats”, happily supporting her red and purple. Enjoying friendship, gatherings and various events.

An avid football enthusiast she rarely missed watching the Texas Aggie football team play-cheering them on. She was a proud member of the Aggie Moms’ club, while her daughter attended Texas A&M.

But perhaps the greatest joy of her life was her two grandsons, Wesley and Justin. Whom she loved dearly. To them, she was simply Gramms, she treasured her time with them, taking them on adventures like fishing and picnics in the park or to the zoo. Always their strongest supporter, creating memories, as they became young men. She will always be watching over them.

Lasca is survived by her daughter, Donna Cangelose Nabors; grandsons, Wesley Drew Nabors and Justin Dominic Nabors; and several nieces and nephews, greats and great-greats.

Lasca is preceded in death by her late husband, Don Cangelose; parents, Walter and Annie Vance; brothers, Sam, Bill and Bob; and sister Jeanie June Vance.

Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel - College Station, 2901 Texas Avenue South, College Station, Texas 77845, on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel - College Station, 2901 Texas Avenue South, College Station, Texas 77845, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Rest-Ever Memorial Park Cemetery.