Aminta would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received an offer she couldn't refuse, for a binding contract. This contract comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Job security is guaranteed. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing, playing cards, cooking and coloring to her heart's content. Tejano music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce.

Her mission here has now been completed and we want to let her know that she did a great job. We will remember her love for cooking and teaching others to cook, her generosity, her companionship, her love for family, friends and students. She worked very hard all her life, up until the very end. She made a difference in the lives of many. We invite you to join us and celebrate together.

• Aminta Sylvia Canales Handy 82, of Corpus Christi
• Born in Kingsville Texas, on September 15 ^th 1939
• Father Guadalupe Canales deceased, mother Amelia Canales deceased, brother Octavio Canales deceased
• Graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville with a degree in teaching
• Teacher for 20 years and retired from JFK Elementary
• Enjoyed playing cards with her friends

Family

• Was Married to Gilbert Handy Sr. of Corpus Christi for 30 years
• Sister Rosario Canales Garcia of CC
• Survived by Patricia Handy of CC, Ernestina Llanes of Las Vegas, Linda Handy of Las Vegas, Gilbert Handy Jr. (Annette) of CC, Anthony Handy of CC, Karen Knoll (Bill) of Houston, Brian Handy of CC, Jerome Handy (Wendy) of North Carolina, Paul Handy (Zelda) of CC, Nathan Handy of CC. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren

Memorial funds Donations to MD Anderson in lieu of flowers.

Family will receive friends and family starting at 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial service to held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Guardian funeral home chapel ''A".  Burial will be on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Gertrudis Cemetery in Kingsville, Texas.