Ricardo Canales

Ricardo Canales, 79, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2020 at Majestic Healthcare in New Haven, Indiana.

He was born on July 10, 1940 in Robstown, Texas the son of the late Margarito Canales and the late Paula (Espinosa) Canales. Rich was united in marriage to Sandra Sue Mendez on April 2, 1966 at the Church of Nazarene in Decatur and she survives.

Rich was a 1959 graduate of Decatur High School. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #43 in Decatur.

Rich was a railroad conductor for 31 years, retiring from Norfolk and Southern in 1995.

Rich was an honorably discharged member of the United States Air Force, being stationed in Cuba during the Vietnam War.

Rich was a well-known softball umpire in the Decatur area for many years. He loved tinkering with his electronics and music. He was also very proud of his service in the United States Air Force. He was an avid baseball fan and cherished the time he spent with his son’s and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Canales of Decatur, Indiana; two sons, Ricardo Orlando Canales and Victorio G. (Stephanie) Canales both of Decatur, Indiana; six sisters, Rosa (Dan) Aguilar, Elsie Canales, Rebecca Canales, Raquel Canales, all of Decatur, Indiana, Diane (Ed) Mendez of West Palm Beach, Florida; Linda (Phil) Wages of Fort Wayne, Indiana; six grandchildren, Anthony Canales, Kylie (Lucas) Reis, Ricardo A. Canales, Drexel G. Canales, Carson A. Canales, and Matteo A. Canales; and two great-grandchildren, Calvin Canales and Francisco Reis.

Ricardo was preceded in death by a sister, Estella Canales.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur where military honors will be conducted following the service.

Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to American Legion Post #43 Color Guard or the Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.