A Wake will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 pm, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 6650 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418.
Nicanor was born on January 10, 1945, to Francisco and Felomina Beza in the Philippines. After finishing school, he joined the US Navy when he was only 17.
Throughout his Naval career, he spent time in San Diego, CA Bremerton, WA, and Charleston, SC. He served during the Vietnam War. After 28 years of service, he retired from the Navy and continued a second career with Bosch as a machine operator for 20 years.
Nicanor was a man of many skills and innumerable talents. He loved muscle cars- fixing them, studying them, or just enjoying looking at them.
He was a professional baker and made many cakes for weddings, graduations, and birthdays.
Nicanor was active in his local Filipino community and at one time served as Vice President of the Filipino Community Center.
He loved and is loved by many.
Nicanor is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Felomina Beza.
Nicanor is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nemy Urbano Beza; his son, Nicanor (Megan) Beza; his grandsons, Nikko and Jojo; and a host of additional family members and friends to cherish his memory.
The Beza Family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the medical team of MUSC Oncology headed by Dr. O’Brian, Agape Hospice, and the Veteran’s Home Care for their diligent care and support.
