Ruth Canales

Ruth Canales (Timonen) was born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, on Sept. 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Arvid and Maria (Ridell) Timonen.

Ruth was raised in Tapiola and was a graduate of the John A. Doelle School with the class of 1947.

Ruth moved to the Detroit area where she was married to Albert Canales. After have two children, the couple parted.

Ruth returned to the Copper County to make her home in Chassell until becoming a patient at Canal View — Houghton County.

Surviving are: her sons, Albert (Connie) Canales and Chris (Diane) Canales; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside service for Ruth will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in the Elo Cemetery.

To view Ruth’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time.