WILMINGTON — Richard L Canida, 76, of Hubert, NC, passed away, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.
He was born November 6, 1946, to the late John Canida and Gertrude Crabtree Canida.
Richard was born in Everett, WA and grew up in Keokuk IA where he graduated from Keokuk Senior High School. After high school Richard joined the USMC and traveled to Paris Island, SC for boot camp. Richard went on to enjoy a 30-year career with the USMC, which included 2 tours in Vietnam. Richard retired from the USMC with an Honorable Discharge, as a Master Gunnery Sergeant, and settled in Hubert, NC. During his retirement Richard went back to school and obtained his Associate Degree in Computer Sciences from Coastal Carolina Community College in 2000. In his retirement, Richard has enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing on a regular basis as well as spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Samuel Canida.
Survivors include his daughters, Michele Heist and husband Daniel Heist, Jonna Canida, Kimberly Canida; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; his sister Paulette Mitchell and husband Clyde “Butch” Mitchell and ex-wife Kathy Canida.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Andrews Hampstead Chapel, 17730 Hwy 17N, Hampstead NC 28443. The family will receive visitors one hour prior, beginning at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Lower Cape Fear Life Care Foundation; Richard L Canida. Please contact Katie Tate at [email protected] for details.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
“Family Tree” – A limb has fallen from the family tree, I hear a voice that whispers “Grieve not for me” Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs. The good I lived while I was strong, continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, remembering all…how I was truly blessed, continue traditions no matter how small, go on with your lives and don’t stare at the wall, I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin until the fine day we are together again.
