Laura Canales (1954

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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Laura Canales who was born in Kingsville, Texas on August 19, 1954 and passed away on April 16, 2005 at the age of 50. We remember your Words "No Guts, No Glory" and see how brave you were to enter an all men arena in the Tejano industry and become "LA REINA". We also remember your favorite bible scripture verse "Greater is HE who is in me than he that is in the World" I John 4:4

IN LAURA'S honor the Family has set up THE LAURA CANALES FOUNDATION . The foundation is a non-profit organization,which will be used to award scholarships to students wanting to further their education, and will also help many other individuals and causes. The foundations President is Joe Alaniz and Vice-president is Joel Canales. Further details and information will follow on upcoming events for the LAURA CANALES FOUNDATION.

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Tributes and Condolences

RIP Laura / Leslie Canales
Six years ago today you left us to find your place in Heaven. On that day a new star lit up the sky. Miss you and love you Laura!!

We Love You / Roberto Zamora (Friend)
I am proud to have known Laura and known her as a true friend. We'll miss you and I'll always cherish your music.

Hermanos Tongo Y Jesse / Jesse Naranjo (Friend)
Although my brother Tongo died in 2002. I write in his honor for you too! I still remember driving around Kingsville and you singing all the time. You were a good friend and I will always remember you. I have several of your m...

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her tocaya / Laura Palomarez (her #1 fans daughter )
i want to give tribute to laura.i was named after her because my dad was one of her biggest fans and to this day still is.i only met her once but that was enough to know that she was a great lady.i've also heard her music and like it very much.she tr...

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Your No. 1 Fan / Dina Nunez (fan)
I remember my Tia Turie of Cotulla would bring Snowball & Company to play in our town. Thats when I became a number 1 fan. I miss you and Tia does too. Love you always Dina

Thank You for the splendid Year in High School / Felix Rodriguez (Attended same High School...for about 1 year )

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Miss you...still / Iris Jimenez (Friend)

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Missing Laura! / Sisco Perez (Fan)

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Sunshine / Mycah Lee Arellano (Dear close friend )

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"Nuestra Reina de Musica y Amor " / Mycah Lee Arellano (A Dear Close Friend )

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Chasing Skeletons / Book / Elisa Rodriguez Franco (Best Friend )

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GREAT LOST / DAVID HERNANDEZ (FAN)

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Our Time Going to Church / Rachel Hernandez (Sister in Christ )

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See you in Heaven / Lisa (Wormie) Lerma (Best Friend )

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Her legacy

The Senate of the State of Texas on May 20, 2005 signed Resolution No. 960
Senate Resolution No. 960
In Memory of Laura Canales
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Laura Canales, who died April 16, 2005, at the age of 50;

Laura Canales was known as LA REINA DE LA MUSICA TEJANA or Onda Tejana

Best Female Vocalist of the Year & Female Entertainer of the Year from 1976-1988 from several different presenters such as the Mike Chavez Awards, KFLZ Music Awards, KIWW Music Awards, Tejano Music Awards, Houston Tejano Awards and West Texas Hispanic Music Awards.

*Laura was inducted into Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in 2000 as the first female artist.

*Received her degree from TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY for Clinical Psycology in 1997 and was pursuing her Masters degree.

*Given the "YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS" by Gov. Mark White in 1983 which was the highest honor the Governor of any state can give to an entertainer.

Mayor Henry Cisneros named her "ALCALDE de San Antonio" and also named Laura as the "First Lady of Song of South Texas" in July 1983

July 24, 1983 was proclaimed "Laura Canales Day by the Bexar County Commissioner's Court

*Laura also loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and considered her Gospel recording "EN CRISTO" with Freddie Martinez and the LEGENDS as one of her many accomplishments.

WORLD AIDS DAY

Laura performed for World Aids Day @ La Virgen de San Juan Bascila. Laura was the first Tejano Female artist to become a Spokesperson for AIDS in the Rio Grande Valley.

Laura's Photo Album

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This memorial website was created by Lisa Lerma on 01/27/2006.
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Sponsorship

The hosting of this website is sponsored by Lisa Lerma

Audio & Video

	Laura at OTI awards ceremony
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	Eternamente - Jul 10, 2005 00.32.27
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	Laura Canales - Despues del Coraje
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Memorial Candles

	Pedro Almaguer Jr lit a candle on 04/16/2012: "hard to believe 7 years has gone by still strong in our hearts tshe is missed love rip"

	YESSENIA VASQUEZ lit a candle on 11/02/2011: "MUCH LOVE FOR A WOMAN THAT BROKE BARRIERS AND SET PATH FOR ALL - RIP LAURA CANALES AND THANK YOU"

	Lisa Lerma lit a candle on 08/19/2011: "Happy Birthday my friend. your Zeke sends his love as now he is living with me"

	Teri Moreno lit a candle on 08/01/2011: "Never had the pleasure of meeting Laura, but I enjoyed her music. She will forever remain the Queen of Tejano music."

	SANDRA SLOSS lit a candle on 07/02/2011: "LAURA I MISS U VERY MUCH..WENT TO A GATHERING WITH FRIENDS AND LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC BROUGHT SMILES AND MANY MEMORIES."

	Kino Pena lit a candle on 04/16/2011: "Memories of your beautiful smile came flooding in while listening to Gus Garza on KPFT-FM do a musical tribute. R.I.P."

	Leslie Canales lit a candle on 10/07/2010: "Laura, it's been five years since you left us. I miss you so much. I love you Lady Laura, Always!!"

	Becky Luna lit a candle on 09/14/2010: "She was my role model. Got her autograph on my baseball cap and sang with her. Miss her so."

	M. Cavazos lit a candle on 08/21/2010: "Happy Birthday! Love school years in Kingsville & entertainment when you played Cocktails in Austin."

	PETE ALMAGUER lit a candle on 08/19/2010: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY WE MISS YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU"

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