In memory of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales of Benavides.

89(R) SR 503 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 503

In Memory

of

Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and

commemorates the life of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales, who died

April 7, 2025, at the age of 96; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Benavides, Lydia was born

on February 19, 1929, as the second of seven children born to

Crescencio and Velia Oliveira; and

WHEREAS, Lydia shared 54 years of marriage with F. H.

"Tocho" Canales Sr., her beloved late husband, and they were

blessed with three children, Lille Annell Canales, F. H. Canales

Jr., and Juan Antonio Canales, and their dear family friend, Mary

Alice Palomino, who were each a source of great pride and joy in

their lives; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Lydia was well known and

respected in her community for her dedication to many local

organizations and for her amiability toward everyone; she was

involved with the Parent Teacher Association and school board for

her children's schools for many years, and her public service

included serving as a county election judge and 25 years as chair

of the Duval County Historical Commission; and

WHEREAS, Above all, Lydia cherished sharing quality time

with her loved ones, and she found great fulfillment in cooking,

creating arts and crafts, and planning celebrations for her

family; she treasured holiday festivities, camping trips, and

any time spent together with her children, siblings, cousins, and

many other special relatives, and her three grandchildren

enriched her life immeasurably; and

WHEREAS, A woman of warmth, generosity, and strength,

Lydia gave unselfishly to others, and she leaves behind memories

that will be treasured forever by her loving family and by all who

were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved

family of Lydia Estela Oliveira Canales; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas

Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in

memory of Lydia Canales.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 7, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate