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CANDELARIA -- Laura L. Candelaria was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on October 8, 1938. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, she went home to Jesus on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the age of 72. Laura was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Marcelino M. and Amalia Trujillo. She was an active member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Her greatest love was her immediate family and her companion. Laura graduated from Valley High School, attended some law classes at UNM, and retired with over 39 years of service with the Federal government. Laura's latest employment of 30 years was with the US District Court, where she served as a Courtroom Deputy to the late Honorable Howard C. Bratton. Later she was assigned to assist as a Courtroom Deputy to Federal Judges in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces and throughout the country until her retirement in December 2004. Laura was preceded in death by her sisters, Mela Barela, Mary Lou Martinez, Carmen Romero, Helen Martinez and Eleanor Flores; her brothers, Fernando and Joe Trujillo; her special nieces, Betty Ann Montoya and Yolanda Martinez Omari. Laura is survived by her two sons, Michael Candelaria of Albuquerque, John Candelaria and his wife Meachell of Dallas, TX; her grandson, Matthew and his wife Amelia; great-grandson, Dominic Candelaria; her granddaughters, Alexandria Candelaria of Seattle, WA, Miche and Giavanna Candelaria of Dallas, TX and her life-time companion, Jose A. Madrid. Laura's surviving siblings are Antonia "Toni" Martinez of Belen, NM, Mose Trujillo of Denver, CO, Mary Ann Teachworth of San Diego, CA, Ted Trujillo of Albuquerque, Velma Sorrows of Little Rock, AR; her special nieces, Martha Driggers, Jeanette Baca and Loretta Gonzales; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces; great nephews and special friends who loved and will miss her. Memorial Services will be held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, on Monday, May 2, 2011. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. A reception will take place at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Hall from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST, NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun May 01, 2011