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Antonia loved to sing. She knew the words to most of the songs on the country radio station her family frequently had on a nd she would sing along, bringing joy to the house.
In an obituary, the family remembered the "gentle and loving spirit" of a girl with a sweet nickname, "ladybug," that complimented those of her two sisters, who are affectionately called "butterfly" and "dragonfly."
The third-grader recently auditioned to sing in a talent show scheduled for the last day of school at Plaza Towers Elementary. The girl died at the school with seven other children, including her best friend and next door neighbor, Emily Conatzer.
"Tonie always danced, not walked, to the beat of her own drum," the family wrote in her obit. "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."
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18 Entries
Orlando
May 10, 2014
I was touched when reading her story. She had one of the most beautiful smiles, and it seems like she had a great personality. I cannot believe how time flies. I can only imagine the pain this tragedy brought to the family. I just wanted to share my sincere sympathy for your loss, hoping that Our Heavenly Father continue helping you to endure, and continue being your Refuge and Strength in such a times.
I. Smith
December 22, 2013
I am deeply sorry for the loss Antonia and would like to leave you with some encouraging words at Romans 15:33,"May the God who gives peace be with all of you. Amen."
August 2, 2013
IAM so sorry for your loss the loss of a child is a terrible thing and the pain can be unbearable please take comfort (as much as you can in the difficult days ahead from these words found at Psalms 120-1) comfort peace and hope be with you and your family
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June 13, 2013
Such a young precious life gone, but not forgotten. Let the Almighty God give you comfort during this sad time. Romans 15:33
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Ti Phillips
June 2, 2013
You will be missed here on earth dear sweet ladybug, but heaven has a new angel. Rest in Peace sweet one.
Jim and Linda Hatman
May 29, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We are the ones from Texas City , Texas that stopped by Tuesday afternoon and left a donation with Tonie's Aunt and cousin in front of the house. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Moore, Oklahoma.
troylyn-crayton- jefferson & family
May 29, 2013
to the candelaria family, my prayers are with you daily, god bless you all.
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
May 28, 2013
R.I.P SWEET CHILD, GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS
T B
May 28, 2013
Love to all of you and I pray that you will get some comfort and peace eventually. My family is praying for all of you. She appears to have been quite the character, you dont meet many of those souls often enough.
The Gallegos Family
May 28, 2013
To the family of this beautiful angel,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family and we are deeply sorry for what has happened. May god comfort you all during this tough time.God bless you always.
Charles Robles
May 27, 2013
god bless you and your family always.now you and your friend emily can watch over your families together.
Sarah
May 25, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful girl. She will be truly missed.
M Scott
May 25, 2013
Que Dios Conceder La Candelaria Familia Consuelo en Estos Tiempos de Angustia. Isaias 25:8
leticia
May 23, 2013
Nuestras condolencias para la familia de esta pequena y bonita nina.Es muy lamentable que cosas como estas tengan que pasar pero algo que yo he aprendido es que verdaderamente dios nos da Consuelo y una esperanza para las victimas de estos desastres lea porfavor la nota adjunto:En algún momento de su vida, es posible que usted se haya preguntado: “¿Por qué hay tanto sufrimiento en el mundo?”. La humanidad lleva milenios padeciendo los terribles azotes de la guerra, la pobreza, los desastres, la delincuencia, las injusticias, las enfermedades y la muerte. Y en los pasados cien años, el sufrimiento ha sido mayor que nunca. ¿Acabará alguna vez todo esto?
La alentadora respuesta es que sí, y muy pronto. La Palabra de Dios, la Biblia, promete: “El inicuo [o malvado] ya no será [...]. Pero los mansos mismos poseerán la tierra, y verdaderamente hallarán su deleite exquisito en la abundancia de paz”. ¿Por cuánto tiempo? La propia Biblia responde: “Los justos mismos poseerán la tierra, y residirán para siempre sobre ella” (Salmo 37:10, 11, 29).
Cuando Dios elimine la maldad y el sufrimiento, la Tierra se transformará en un paraíso donde la gente podrá vivir feliz para siempre y con salud perfecta. La Biblia predice que Dios “limpiará toda lágrima de sus ojos, y la muerte no será más, ni existirá ya más lamento ni clamor ni dolor” (Revelación [Apocalipsis] 21:4).
En ese nuevo mundo, incluso se devolverá la vida a muchísimas personas que han muerto para que también disfruten de esas bendiciones. La Biblia promete: “Va a haber resurrección así de justos como de injustos” (Hechos 24:15). Por esta razón, Jesucristo pudo dirigir estas palabras a un malhechor arrepentido que tuvo fe en él: “Estarás conmigo en el Paraíso” (Lucas 23:43).
Scott Chamberland
May 23, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Maryellen
May 23, 2013
My sincerest sympathies for this dear little angel, Antonia Canderaria. May God Bless and keep you. R.I.P. Antonia.
May 22, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
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