Obituary of Ruben Canny

No memorial services are planned for Ruben Canny. Ruben passed away June 30, 2008 at his home in Chico. He had a rare incurable cancer. He was born January 19, 1938 in Mexico City, Mexico to William Canny and Angela Davalos. Ruben received a M.S. degree in engineering from VA Tech. He worked in the aerospace rocket propulsion industry for 38 years and most recently as a Financial Analyst for CSU Chico. Ruben enjoyed golf and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Butte Creek Country Club and was very active at Grace Brethren Church, having served as Chairman of the Board of Elders, treasurer, and teacher . He served as a S.C.O.R.E. volunteer. Ruben is survived by his wife of 31 years, Wendy Elizabeth Canny of Chico; one son, Ruben Canny Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; three daughters, Carie Catherine Sweeting of Bradenton, FL, Wendy B. Scott of Chico, Carrie L. Sturdy of Warrenton, VA; mother Angela Davalos Horner of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Jack Canny of Pace, FL and Bill Canny of Kingport, TN; mother - in - law Ethel B. Carrier of Chico; grandchildren Rachel, Emily, Jennie, Tyler, Natalie and Carly Jo. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to LMSarcoma Direct Research in care of the Brusie Funeral Home or online at www.lmsdr.org/rcanny.php.