FRANKLIN – Ruben Cano, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 13 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Rosario; two daughters, Yvonne D. Cano of Franklin, and Michelle M. Cano of Manchester, Tennessee; two sisters, Lourdes Lasselle of Tullahoma, Tennessee, and Elvia Cano of Sacramento, California; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Ruben (MSGT, Ret. USAF) was a Vietnam veteran, and also a retired USPS letter carrier. Originally from El Paso, Texas, he retired to Franklin with his wife Alice. Ruben was an avid basketball player, animal lover, and friend to all. He was especially a loving husband and father and will forever be remembered for his great humor.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors.