Ofelia “Katty” Canamar, 63, of Crookston, MN, entered Heaven’s gates on Monday evening, December 19, 2022, with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Jose Oyervides Hinojosa and Casimira Trevino Cantu, who currently resides in Jonesboro, AR, on December 14, 1959, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was the sixth child of ten children. In 1984, she immigrated to the United States making Texas her first new home.
In 1989, Ofelia moved to Crookston, MN, where she put down roots with her husband, Pablo, and six children.
She worked as a housekeeper at Mount St. Benedict of Crookston for 20 years. Ofelia was a devoted wife and mother as well as an active member of the Apostolic Assembly Church. She loved spending time in her kitchen, creating delicious meals and pastries for her family. Not only did Ofelia lovingly feed her family, but also she shared her love of cooking with her church community, where she cooked for the congregation and often sold tamales to help raise funds for the church!
Ofelia is survived by her husband, Pablo Canamar and six children: Katty Zachariah, of St. Michael, MN; Ruth Navarro, of West Fargo, ND; Noemi Canamar of Fargo, ND; Eli Pruneda of Crookston, MN; Pablo Jr. Canamar of Crookston, and Israel Canamar of Moorhead, MN; She is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Ofelia was preceded in death by her loving father, Jose Oyervides Hinojosa in 1991.
The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Assembly Church in Crookston, MN, on December 29th, The family wishes to thank those who have extended financial and emotional support for Ofelia during her final days. Ofelia’s service will be a celebration of her life, so the family asks that in honor of Ofelia that you refrain from wearing all black to the funeral.“
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, 218-275-3169