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Raymond Candelaria Obituary

RAYMOND CANDELARIA Raymond Candelaria passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on December 16, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Son of Pat and Sally Candelaria. He was survived by his wife Pandora, his sons Juan, Michael and Christopher, his daughters Jennifer and Stephanie and his granddaughters Shanya, Shanille, Kylie and Arya. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced in Thursday's newspaper and on the website. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2017.
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I am so sorry to learn of Ray's passing. We were on the USS Agerholm together and played in the ship's band. I knew him as "Candy" back then. Belated condolences to the family.

Jim Gillaspie

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June 3, 2023

A loved one who can never be replaced. Rest in peace my cousin
Colleen Hammond

December 22, 2017

My prayers are with your famiily on this day. We will miss visiting you in Las Vegas. I have many childhood memories that will last forever. Rest in Peace.

Veronica and Larry Quintana

December 22, 2017

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

Connie

December 22, 2017

My condolences to Pam, his daughters, sons and granddaughters. You will be missed Ray, I will always treasure our growing up years, your silly sense of humor, and your pestiness! You were more like my brother then a nephew! Love you!

Mary Jane Bentacu

Family

December 20, 2017

My condolences to Pandora, and his children and grandchildren. RIP, will miss you.

Your cousin Leroy Montoya

December 20, 2017

With deepest sympathy.

Terry & Sylvia Varela

December 19, 2017

Rest in peace cousin..

Veronica Candelaria Chavez

December 19, 2017

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