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ANTONIA CANDELARIA Obituary

November 16, 2003 - May 20, 2013 MOORE Antonia, the sweetest little "Ladybug", went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2013 at the age of 9. She was born November 16, 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the beloved daughter of Brandie Nicole Candelaria. Tonie had the sweetest, most gentle and loving spirit about her. She was a beautiful young lady on the inside and out. She had her own most special and beautiful way of looking at the world. She could find the positive, good and joy in everything. She was never afraid to speak up or try anything. She would randomly say or point out things that would help others see and understand things in a positive light no matter what the situation was. If Tonie ever was mad, sad or upset, she certainly didn't stay that way long. She had too much joy to share to stay unhappy very long. Tonie always danced, not walked, to the beat of her own drum. And she banged her drum very well. She would bang that drum so loud that others could not help but to start dancing to her beat as well. Tonie always had a song in her heart and she loved to sing. Her family always listened to Jake FM Country Radio station and Tonie would always sing along and knew most of the words to every song that played. She had recently auditioned to sing in the Plaza Towers Elementary School Talent Show that was to be held on the last day of school. We were so very proud of her using her God-given talents and expressing her contagious personality with her fellow 3rd grade students. Among her many other talents, Tonie was especially gifted in art as well as music. She loved to draw, paint, color and make crafts. She recently got an art book for her birthday and you would often find her practicing her drawing in that book. Most of all, Tonie was the best friend anyone could ever have. Tonie loved school and she was friendly to all of her fellow schoolmates but her best little pal was Emily Conatzer, besides her sisters. Tonie and Emily met on the first day of school and were instant friends. They were even more elated and grew even closer when they realized they were next door neighbors as well. You could always find Tonie and her little sisters playing with their neighbors and best friends, Emily & Luci. They were always giggling, running, laughing and playing. They were inseparable, even in their last moments, they held on to one another and followed each other into Heaven and they will never be alone. Although Tonie was only with us for such a brief time on earth, we are forever changed by her presence in our lives. She will continue to live on in our lives and hearts forever and every little ladybug we encounter will be a reminder of Tonie. We will miss our precious little "Ladybug" everyday but will rejoice for the day we will be reunited with her again someday. Tonie was an amazing daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend who as loved and cherished beyond measure. Tonie leaves behind her loving mother, Brandie Nicole Candelaria & fiance, Jimmy Rosson; her sweet little sisters: "butterfly" Trinity Candelaria and "dragonfly" Lillian Rosson; grandparents: Cindy & Darin Torres and great grandparents, Sal & Fidelia Candelaria and countless other loving family & friends. Tonie'sfamily sincerely appreciates everyone's thoughts, prayers and loving support. Services to celebrate Tonie's life 10:00 AM Thursday, May 23, 2013. at South Colonial Chapel. Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com

Published by Oklahoman from May 22 to May 23, 2013.
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I never met you or your family Antonia but reading about you made me feel good to know that you were such a sweet, adorable, loving little girl. I thank God for allowing the world to have you in it fr this short time. It was special to know that yu are with your best friend. May God bless you lil "Ladybug" and we all will meet again when we get to Heaven. God will see you through this family. Love, Gwen

Gwen Spence

June 5, 2013

To The Family & Friends of Antonia Candelaria I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy on this great loss. May she rest in peace now playing with her little friends in heaven with God overseeing all she does. God Bless All !!

Linda Terry

June 1, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Godbless you and your family. Although we have never met, I will always think of your precious daughter each time I see a ladybug.

Liz Bachtle

May 31, 2013

What a beautiful tribute to your precious child. My condolences go out to you and your family for your loss. I know she will be greatly missed. It sounds like she lived a wonderful life. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. May the Lord's blessings be upon you always. You have a Beautiful child.

S. McAllister

May 29, 2013

Sheila Hill

May 29, 2013

The beautiful description of your precious daughter was so touching. You are so blessed to have such an angel in heaven and to have had her in your family even though it was much too short a time. May it be a comfort to all of you that her life was filled with joy and happiness as you so beautifully described. She seemed to enjoy each minute and made so many happy by her mere presence. How sad that Emily and Antonia were victims together but so comforting that they entered Heaven at the same time! Your faith will get you through and the help of family and friends. Please know that I suffer with you and loved reading about your "Ladybug". I too will always be reminded when I see one. My love, prayers and the peace of the Lord be with you.

Leslie Barlow

May 28, 2013

Sorry for your loss..our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Nona Chamberlain

May 27, 2013

We are so saddened by the recent events and hope that the remaining family stay strong and know that we send our heartfelt sympathies and continued prayers. God Bless us all.

Richardson & Franklin famiies

May 26, 2013

The Will Alexander Family

May 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brandy Neese

May 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Winn

May 25, 2013

Our prayers go out to you!

Joan Hinkle-Flees

May 24, 2013

I am terribly sorry about your loss. Tonie sounded like a wonderful child. Her loss will be hard on you, but always remember that you have the best angel watching over you and protecting you along with the rest of your family. My deepest condolences are with you in your time of grief. May God help you through this tough time. God Bless.

Lacey

May 24, 2013

JIMMY IM SO SORRY TO HEAR YOUR LOSS, I USE TO WK WITH U AT CITY GLASS! SHELLEY L

SHELLEY LEVESCY

May 24, 2013

I watched in horror from my home here in Oregon Ohio as the news unfolded about the Moore tornado and prayed the children in those schools were safe. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful and I am so sorry for your loss. I am a single mom to a 12-year old boy and cannot imagine your loss. Know that your loss is felt by many across the country. We grieve for you and with you. You are in my family's prayers. Stay strong and God Bless you and your surviving daughters. From C. S. Koch, Oregon Ohio

May 24, 2013

May God bless you and yours doing this time of sorrow in your life.
I know it will be hard to move on with out her, but I think she will want you guys to always look up and keep banging those drums and she will be dancing to the beats.
She's and ANGEL she will always be there.

kenneth hannon

May 24, 2013

I am so sad with this tragedy , that I do not have words to comfort you the only thing I can do is to pray for your beautiful daughter. I am a teacher and I know how hard could be for the ones where close to Antonia.

Maria Elana Rodriguez

May 24, 2013

The whole country grieves with you on the loss of your beautiful daughter, Antonia. Please know that she will forever live on in the hearts, thoughts and smiles of those who love her.

Linda

May 24, 2013

She gave each and everyone of us our own precious memories…
To have and to hold, forever in ours hearts…
She did not go alone, she took a part of all, who knew her and loved her…
On that heartbreaking day...
May the memories you shared be comfort to you now and in the days ahead…

Cecilia Salazar

May 24, 2013

Our prayers to you and all the families who lost loved ones.

Mary

May 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.From George.

May 24, 2013

Sending Love and Prayers from Yvonne and George,From hesperia ca.

May 24, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss of your darling little girl. I hope it is some comfort for you to know that people around the world are praying that God will comfort you as only He can.

Priscilla

May 24, 2013

Praying that God comfort and keep you all in perfect peace. Rest In Peace Angel

Annette Williams

May 24, 2013

My family and I pray that God gives you strength.

Peace and Love

Angie Carter

May 24, 2013

my heart is broken for the family of antonia candelaria, may god wrap his arms around each and everyone. Antonia got her angels wings

donielle stanley

May 24, 2013

I want to express my deepest sympathy to your family at this time. God Bless you all. "Ladybug" will always shine.

Rhonda

May 24, 2013

You are a beautiful little girl! God bless you and your family as they continue to try to understand why you and the others were lost so young. Sending our thoughts and prayers

Ginger

May 24, 2013

Cannot even imagine your loss....may your sweet memories sustain you...

Laura

May 24, 2013

Praying for your family and the many others impacted by this disaster. Hold onto God during this time.

May 24, 2013

I am so sorry. My heart was so touched that she and her best friend were wrapped in each others arms. I hope you have many beautiful memories of your precious daughter.

May 24, 2013

Sending Love and Prayers from Santa Fe,NM.

May 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss, May GOD continue to bless your family

pauline rhymer

May 24, 2013

My heart is heavy for you and your family and all those suffering from this tragic tornado. Praying for comfort as you go through this difficult time. May you feel His presence and know that many are praying for you.

Jerri Duncan

May 24, 2013

In difficult times like these, God will see you through and even then it's still very hard. Blessed are those mourn; for they will be comforted Matt. 5:4 I will continue to pray for your family. RIP "Ladybug"

Tonya Hutchinson

May 24, 2013

Words can't express how very sorry i am. May God comfort you till you meet again.

Jessica Lehmann

May 24, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without Antonia, but the love of God, family and friends can carry you through. You are in my prayers. She is singing and playing with the angels...

Elisa Zeeley

May 24, 2013

I live in Addison, Il. My heart goes out to the state of Oklahoma. Antonia has such a beautiful smile....God has truly gotten an Angel......

Jocelyn Peavy

May 24, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

CHERYL

May 24, 2013

May the Lord comfort you during your darkest hour.

Marie Holmes

May 24, 2013

I have a daughter myself and I can't even imagine what you are going through. I wanted to let you know your family is in my thoughts and prayers all the way from Louisville KY

May 24, 2013

Wrapped in the arms of God, may he give you wings, beautiful Angel!!!

Lorraine Smith

May 24, 2013

I am tuly sorry for you lost,you little girl reminds us of how special and precious chindren are.May God bless you and comfort you and you family in this time of sorrow, you family are in our prayers . QUE DIOS LES BENDIGAN

Modesta C Marta Setvens

May 24, 2013

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Janet Smith, Norman, OK

May 24, 2013

May the Lord God comfort, and strengthen you in your time of sorrow, and may God give you peace.
We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.

H.Christie

Hester Christie

May 24, 2013

I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

Christine Correa

May 24, 2013

Please accept my sincerest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane Hicks

May 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your lost. I will pray for you. Just know God will give you grace to get through this. Joeannballard.com

May 24, 2013

What a pretty smile just remember that pretty smile and you will know that she is smiling everyday Remember Jesus Has A Big Rocking Chair and He is rocking her now.

Dorothy Harris

May 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss,I know the feeling of losing a child.She is a beautiful angel and can now use her talent and dance in the clouds with all the angels. God Bless this family.

debbie demooy

May 24, 2013

Our love and prayers go out to you in this time of loss of a dear child Love, John and Linda in Godwin, North Carolina

John and Linda Overby

May 24, 2013

Praying for your family. God bless you until you meet your Ladybug again in the arms of our savior, Jesus Christ.

Katie Vaughn

May 24, 2013

What a beautiful child and a what a light she had during her time in this world. Thank you for sharing so much of her with us..may God be with you and your family at this time.

Tomiko Arthur

May 24, 2013

May the Lord strengthen your family in this difficult time. May the Lord smile upon you in heaven Ms. Antonia Candelaria.

Anita Bediako

May 24, 2013

May your little angel rest in the hands of our Lord. Such a sad day for your family.

Crystal Dailey

May 24, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss. Your little girl truly reminds me of how special and precious children are. May God continue to bless and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandra Dunn-El

May 24, 2013

We send our condolences to your family in this time of loss. God Bless.

Edna Rose

May 24, 2013

I can only express my sorrow for your family, keep your eyes on Jesus! He is the only one that can comfort you at this time. God Bless you....

Donna Griffith

May 24, 2013

My thoght and prayers go out to all the family and friends of Antonia Candelaria. May you find the peace and comfort as you go threw this situation. I did not know this child but I happen to read on line about the tragic story. I was so devistated when I heard about all the children that lost there lives at school during the tornado. God bless all the friends and family who are going threw tough times.

Clarissa mercado

May 24, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless all the families that were effected by this horrible disaster.

Wandah Arnold

May 24, 2013

MY HEART GO OUT TO U ABOUT LOSING YOUR LIL ANGEL. I KNOW IT A BIG HOLE IN YOUR WORLD, BUT I KNOW GOD WILL HELP U MAKE EACH DAY. JUST REMEMBER HER SMILE AND LAUGHTER SHE BROUGHT TO U AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD NEED A LIL ANGEL TO HELP SING IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR. GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF U.

CHARLINE BAILEY

May 24, 2013

Sending Love and Prayers from Panama City, Florida

May 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. God Bless!

Dawn Jones

May 24, 2013

It is heartbroken to loss a little angle. we are praying for Oklahoma.
The Maddox family in Callahan Florida

Maddox

May 24, 2013

Im so very sorry for your loss....

May 24, 2013

I am so hurt to see such a loving little girl gone at such a young age. I will keep little Candelaria close in my heart. Much prayer goes out to the family. As a person who loves God always remember when you hurt, we all hurt. God has no respecter of person and neither do I. God strengthen you and your whole family.

Dorothy Davis

May 24, 2013

From one mother to another I am truly sorry for your heart ache. Your family are in my prayers

Heather Finnerty

May 24, 2013

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God continue to bless you and give you strength.

Regina Guyther

May 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 24, 2013

Thinking of you and your family and all those in the Oklahoma tragedy. Heaven is filled with love and light and now they have one more precious soul. God bless!

May 24, 2013

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family and the entire community. Heaven has this sweet angel now until you are one day reunited.

Sandy

May 24, 2013

My prayers go to you and your family im sorry for your lose.

Lisa Evans

May 24, 2013

There are not enough words to bring your sweet baby back but I pray that in time in will hurt less and thst you know you have so many people here for your family.

Melissa Fowlkes

May 24, 2013

I can't imagine what your feeling but it seems you have the most important comforter the Lord and He is with you and your beautiful daughter. God Bless you all

May 24, 2013

My Heart goes out to you and you family God has His Little Angles by his side now, God Bless you and you Family our prayers are with all of you! May Our Lord bring Peace to you!

Dean Harrison

May 24, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss.Your little girl truly reminds me of my granddaughter. What a special child. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

F. Rodriguez

May 24, 2013

I am soo sorry to hear of the loss of such a beautiful little girl. i know i dont know you or your family. But i just wanted you to know that your in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Gray

May 24, 2013

My love and prayers are with everyone there in Oklahoma. There are no words I can say to help you bring back your daughter but my heart hurts for you all. Gale Lopez Family

gale lopez

May 24, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you and your family through these hard times.

Christy Deem

May 24, 2013

Sending prayers to your family from Iowa.. May God bless you and your family and be reassured that your Angel is watching down from Heaven.

Melinda Hubbard

May 24, 2013

Such a terrible tragedy, your little girl is beautiful and I am sure that she is lighting up heaven with that wonderful smile. Praying for you and everyone which was affected by this sadness. Know that "ladybug" is sparkling from above and watching over all of you as you try to get through this time of grief.

May 24, 2013

I am so very sorry for your lose . may God give you comfort and peace.

linda

May 24, 2013

My prayers go out to the family & friends of this beautiful young child. May God comfortable you from this day forward. God Bless You!

Joyce Adams

May 24, 2013

Your lovely daughter looks like a bright sunny ray of sunshine. I hope everytime you look up and the sun warms your face taht you will be able to smile from her warmth shining down on you. Heartfelt sympathy for your loss and that of your friends and neighbors.

Patty

May 24, 2013

My Heartfelt prayers are with you all in your time of need and in the many long days ahead. I work at a nursing home and I will be holding a memorial service for little Antonia and the others that have perished. We hold our services on Wednesdays at Catholic services and each name of the victims will be read and a bell rang after. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers and continue to keep Antonia in our hearts. I know this is a very hard time and the healing and pain may take a while to ease but by saying that you know that your little Angel Antonia will be watching over all of you from the Heavens above. Antonia you have returned to your everlasting home and today you rest in the arms of an Angel. Love you sweet child.

Matthias James Gonzales C.A.D.

May 24, 2013

How sweet and presh she is! I am so sorry for your loss but God has another sweet angel singin in heaven and you will meet again one day! Prayers continue for your family and others loss.

Alisa Morrow

May 24, 2013

May God Bless your "Precious Ladybug". She is now in heaven with her bestfriend laughing, dancing and singing for God and all the Angels that will be there to watch over them. Our prayers are with you and all the familys who have lost loved ones.

Shelley Adamonis

May 24, 2013

Deepest condolences to your family

Rhonda El-Said

May 24, 2013

Gorgeous little girl, she's with the lord and looking down on her family. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family.

Geri Fernandez

May 24, 2013

Our prayers are with your family

Lorene Mitchum and Family
Ravenel SC

May 24, 2013

Sending loving & healing thoughts from MN. This was such a tragedy and still hard to wrap my head around. Please know you are not alone in your grief and there are SO many people out here thinking of you & your family.

Taisa Diedrich

May 24, 2013

We never knew your little girl or your family, but as a parent it hurts to losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and loves ones.

Sandra Owensby

May 24, 2013

sorry for the terrible loss...May God be with you in your time of need and always

Susan Redus

May 24, 2013

I am very sorry for the loss of a your daughter. Sending prayers to you and your family.

Dot Childers

May 24, 2013

So Very Sorry For The Loss Of This Little Angel! May GOD Bring Peace And Comfort, To Your Family.

Bonnie Brewer

May 24, 2013

My heart is saden by the lose of a young girl. Antonia go rest high on that mountain open your wings and fly high. God has a pretty girl in heaven.

Dot Childers

May 24, 2013

I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Nadine Shorter

May 24, 2013

There are just no words to express the sorrow that I fill for you and your family. I will continue to pray that over time that you may be able to find some peace.

Jennifer Nation

May 24, 2013

so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family.

Deborah Doan-Lopez

May 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your little girl personally, she sounds like she was an angel on earth and now in Heaven. May the Lord give you Comfort and Strength. My Prayers go out to you and your family.

Marilyn Kirchoff

May 24, 2013

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