Aveleno Cano

Aveleno Cano, 82, of Belen, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Mesilla, N.M., to Luis and Clara Cano on Nov. 29, 1938. He was the youngest of 11 siblings, all who have preceded him in death. Aveleno was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and after serving his country, he moved to California with his two young children. It was there that he met and married his wife of 55 years, Angie Saavedra Cano. They moved to Belen in 1967, where they raised their six children.
Aveleno was the owner and operator of Cano's Chevron in Belen for 12 years. He then began a career at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas, retiring as a sergeant after 18 years of service.
He is remembered and admired for many attributes, to include his mechanical skills and his calm and humble demeanor, but what stood out most was his corny sense of humor and practical jokes. He enjoyed making people smile and laugh.
Aveleno was proud of every one of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and devoted his life to his wife. His family was his greatest joy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings and first wife, Carol.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Angie, of Belen; and his children, Debra and Mark Yarnelle, of Albuquerque, David and Deborah Cano, of Tempe, Ariz., Daniel Cano and Amanda Rankin, of Belen, Emily Cano, of Bosque Farms, Clara and Matthew Garcia, of Belen, and Angela Cano, of Belen; grandchildren, Erin and Adam Walker, Kristen Yarnelle, Abram and Ashley Cano, Madison Cano, Caitlin Cano, and Gonzalo and Ismael Cano; and great-grandchildren, Sophia and Brenden Walker, and many nieces and nephews. The Cano family is grateful for all those who have reached out to offer support and condolences.
A private memorial service will be held.
Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., 864-4448, where an online guest register is available at noblin.com.

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