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CANDELARIA, MARY R. was born in Albuquerque on July 31, 1921, and passed away at home on Friday, August 22, 2014, at the age of 93. For many years Mary was a member of San Ignacio Catholic Parish. Mary also enjoyed watching wrestling matches, and loved watching the Dallas Cowboys play football. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fransisco and Louisa Ruiz; sisters, Annie and Flora; one brother, Frank; and two sons, Louie T and Andrew C. Mary is survived by her children Rosemary, Benny, Anthony, and Jimmy Candelaria, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren Alex, Jacob, Isaac, Steven, Christopher, Sabrina, and Bonnie; several great- grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren; as well as other family members, and friends who love and will miss her. Services will take place at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE. on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00am followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. She will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery following the Mass. Pallbearers will be Alex Candelaria, Jacob, Candelaria, Isaac Candelaria, Steven Candelaria, Anthony Candelaria and Andrew Sanchez. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. ABQ 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Tue August 26, 2014