Cesar H Canelo

Cesar Canelo ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - Maitland Chapel on Mar. 9, 2026.Cesar Huertas Canelo, age 79, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born onJanuary 11, 1947, in Callao, Peru.Cesar is survived by his loving wife, Judith Canelo; his children, Kenneth Canelo andJeannette Blair; grandchildren, MSgt Hector Cruz, Tatiana Tosado, Jazelyn Franklin,Noah Franklin, and Gabriel Hurst; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, MargaritaCanelo, Ricardo Canelo, and Roberto Canelo.Cesar proudly served in the United States Army for 24 years, achieving the rank ofSergeant First Class and serving honorably in the Gulf War.He cherished life with his family, enjoyed traveling the world, loved a good glass of redwine and lived the American dream. Cesar lived by the motto: "Experience life to thefullest, take the trip!"Cesar's warmth, sense of adventure, and devotion to his family will be remembered anddeeply missed by all who knew him.Visitation will be held on March 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DeGusipeFuneral Home & Crematory, 9001 Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. Burial willfollow at Bushnell National Cemetery on March 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.