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Obituary for Candelaria


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 19, 2001

Mr. Albino G. Candelaria, 84, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on July 18, 2001 at home with his loved ones by his side. Mr. Candelaria is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Emma; two sons, Al Candelaria and wife, Antoinette, Tom Candelaria and girlfriend, Dolores Montoya; six grandchildren, Amorette, Tomas, Adrian, Partick, Adam and Julian; one great-grandson, Tomas Cruz Candelaria; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Candelaria was preceded in death by his brothers, Roque Candelaria, Brother Pancrutious and Bennie Candelaria. Mr. Candelaria was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving during WWII. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final Visitation will be Friday morning in to the Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Daniel Balizan. Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with full military honors by the D.A.V. Chapter 13. Pallbearers will be Amorette Candelaria, Adrian Candelaria, Tomas Candelaria, Patrick Candelaria, Adam Candelaria and Julian Candelaria. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eleno Candelaria, Leroy Candelaria, Bobby Candelaria and Richard Vallejos. Gabaldon Morutary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.