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1946
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2021
Rafaelita Candelaria Obituary
Rafaelita Candelaria was born 12/04/1946 in Manzano, NM and left this world Tuesday June 08, 2021. Rafealita made several friends and acquaintances along the way chatting with most everyone that crossed her path she was known as "Candy" or "Fela" she had a smile for everyone. During her lifetime in the South Valley her favorite activities included walking and making friends at the Rio Grande track, spotting unique and curios collectables at her favorite stores, deep cleaning her and her mother's house multiple times of day, tending to her flowers, painting her home in a vast array of colors, one of the things she missed the most was dancing and having beers with her brother Lalo. She is preceded in death by her Tata and Mami Tyita, her Father, Mother, bother, sister, many uncles & aunts, her nephew and cousins. She is survived by her two daughters, her grandson, sister, brother and several family members who will miss her constant presence and stories of life, hard work, loss, and the many blessings God sends to all of us.
Services will be Wednesday 06/16/2021 Rosary at 08:20 a.m. mass to follow at 09:00 a.m. burial at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery followed by reception at St Anne parish hall.
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Barbara Cote
June 6, 2025
I always remember Dorothy calling you Fela. You were and still are very loved. I didn´t realize you went to heaven on my birthday. You are missed.
Gerald Soldavini
June 15, 2021
Many fond memories of Fela and her family going back to 1971. My deepest sympathies to the family,
Barbara (Bobbi) & Paul Cote
June 15, 2021
Dorothy and family,
So sorry for your loss. I remember being with her with you and Marty. Alway a good time. If you need me I am here for you.
She is in a wonderful and peaceful place now.
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