Jose Candelaria

Jose L. Candelaria was born to Regina and Manuel C. Candelaria on December 11, 1936 in Rosa, NM and passed August 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Durango. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Emelia Candelaria, brothers Faustin and Bernie, and a sister Delfinia Lucero. He is survived by a brother Manuel (Doreen), two Sisters Claudine Quintana and Angie Candelaria; Friend Kathy Scott , Sister-in-law Barbara; Extended family Nick, JR, & April Lopez Donovon, and Luis; Several nephews and nieces and a host of friends. His last instructions to us were to be cremated and buried in Arboles and he did not want a formal service. As hard as that is, we will honor those wishes. He was an amazing Man we all love him very much. Needless to say, we will all miss him, but he will forever be in our hearts. - See more at: http://obituaries.durangoherald.com/obituaries/durangoherald/obituary.aspx?n=jose-l-candelaria&pid=175545351&fhid=8561#sthash.S3zDf71D.dpuf