Cesar Huertas Canelo

Cesar Huertas Canelo, age 79, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1947, in Callao, Peru.

Cesar is survived by his loving wife, Judith Canelo; his children, Kenneth Canelo and Jeannette Blair; grandchildren, MSgt Hector Cruz, Tatiana Tosado, Jazelyn Franklin, Noah Franklin, and Gabriel Hurst; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Margarita Canelo, Ricardo Canelo, and Roberto Canelo.

He proudly served in the United States Army for 24 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class and serving honorably in the Gulf War. Cesar cherished his time with family, enjoyed traveling the world, and loved a good glass of red wine. He lived the American dream and often reminded those around him to “Experience life to the fullest, take the trip!”

Cesar’s warmth, sense of adventure, and devotion to his family will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.