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CANDELARIA -- Juan de Dios Candelaria Sr., 81, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 25, 2009 with his family at his side. Mr. Candelaria is survived by his children Rebecca Candelaria Cooper and husband, Rick, Priscilla Romero, Theresa Chavez, Cathy Candelaria and husband, Tomas Gutierrez, Juan de Dios Candelaria Jr., Al Candelaria and wife, Adrienne; his companion, Cecilia Vigil; his sisters, Florela Gonzales, Ramona Martinez, Ignacia Candelaria, Mary Carlos and husband, Ruben, and Rosie Urban; his brother, Tito Candelaria and wife, Lilly; his brother in law, Nestor Herrera; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Candelaria was preceded in death by his wife, Julia ; his parents, Tito and Lita ; brothers, Richard and Justo; and his sister, Pasty Herrera. Mr. Candelaria was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, March 2, 2009 at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Father Gonzalo Moreno, presider. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be Anthony Romero, RIchard Romero, Daniel Wolfel, James Wolfel, Juan Candelaria III, and Christopher Candelaria. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Wolfel, David Candelaria and Paul Barboa Jr. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Fri February 27, 2009