Jesus Canedo Jr., Retired USAF CMSGT., age 87 passed away on Wednesday October 7th, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents Jesus & Rita Canedo Sr., (sister) Maria Elena Esquivel and (brother-in-law) Raul Esquivel Sr. and (brother-in law) Robert Martinez.
Born on February 17th, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas he dedicated his life to his family and military service in the U.S. Air Force, served in Southeast Asia; Vietnam, Thailand Taiwan and Okinawa. A First Sergeant for 10 years; he was awarded the First Sergeant of the Year Award in 1978 and 1979 at Lackland Air Force Base. He served with honor and distinction for 25 years retired in 1983. He later worked at Kelly Air Force Base, retired in 1998.
A devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years Enriqueta, sons Joseph (wife Monica,) Michael and grandsons Alan-Michael and Jordan Canedo. Including sister Dolores Martinez’s family (Ozunas), the Esquivel family, Isabel and Alex Garcia family, and many extended Canedo / Ramos family members.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, close friends and teaching his sons and grandson to golf and often volunteered at Valero golf tournaments.
A special thanks to Janie Ramos and Margie Leos for supporting us during Jesus’s journey.
Thank you to the entire staff at the Cottages at Danny Kaye and AIP Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
“Faith, Hope, Love…. the greatest of these is love.”
Visitation will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238, on October 26, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Rosary will start at 6:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St Dominic Catholic church, 5919 Ingram Road, San Antonio, Texas 78288, on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 am.
A Committal Service will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Shelter #3, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209, on October 27, 2026, at 11:30 am.
