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Obituary for CANDELARIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday August 28, 2004

Epifano Candelaria, age 89, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2004. He went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Baca Candelaria; by his daughter, Geraldine Killinger whom he called Jovey; his parents, Justa and Aldopho Candelaria. He was the last of 15 children to go be with the Lord. Mr. Candelaria is survived by his one son, Ralph and wife, Fela; daughter, Jessie; son-in-law, Gilbert, who did all he could for him; his grandson, Brian, who was like a son to him; many grandchildren; nieces; nephews; friends; very special friends that were there for him, Rogelio Solis and wife, Maria. A special thank you to all that were there for Epifano during this time. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, time and place to be announced. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Killinger, John Garcia, Ted Candelaria, Andrew Gonzalez, Mark Garcia, and Rogelio Solis. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTURY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222