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Raymond D. Candelario
1932 - 2023
Raymond D. Candelario
1932 - 2023
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BORN
1932
DIED
2023
Raymond Candelario Obituary
Candelario, Raymond D., baptized in the hope of Christ's resurrection on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the age of 90.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret Candelario and the late Veronica "Ronnie" Candelario; loving father of Susan Candelario (Bo Kreigshauser), Tom (Jackie) Candelario, Mary Candelario (Jim Meyer), Sharon Candelario (Mike Scheske), Cathy Candelario (Daryl Coleman), David (Penny) Candelario, Carol Candelario, Steve (Becky) Candelario, Joe (Stephanie) Candelario, Christina Candelario (Kevin Mecklenburg); Loving stepfather of Frank (Belinda) Stockell, Rick (Evie) Stockell, Chip (Patty) Stockell, Don (Kristy) Stockell, Greg (Linda) Stockell and Sean (Dana) Stockell.
After Army military service in the Korean War, Ray attended Ranken Technical School and had a long career at Boeing. His greatest joy was raising his children and spending time with family. Ray was very active in the Knights of Columbus and his long-time parish Most Sacred Heart Church in Eureka. He enjoyed camping, traveling, playing cards and, of course, his favorite sports team the Cardinals. Ray had many friends and always had a good joke to share with family, friends, and anyone that would listen.
Services: Funeral Mass at Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 350 E. 4th Street, Eureka on Thursday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Our Lady Queen of Peace in House Springs with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Visitation at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home - Eureka, friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
12 Entries
Chris Baranowdki
April 4, 2023
Ray was a beautiful soul. He and Ronnie lived at the retirement community where I work and I always looked forward to chatting with him and hearing his jokes.
He always led the "Happy Birthday" song in the dining room at lunchtime every time there was a birthday. Birthdays have not been the same since.
Heaven gained a good one with Ray. Rest in Peace.
Gregory Adler
February 27, 2023
I work in the nursing home Ray resided at. Ray was one of a kind. He was very friendly and my god his sense of humor was priceless. He loved telling jokes. They were Dad jokes but they were so good. I ended up calling them Ray jokes. He was very well known to the staff and other residents. If you wanted to find Ray the 2 places to look before going to his room was the fire place in the living room or in the front of this set of double doors that sunlight showed through. He loved the heat and he loved the sun hitting his head. Ray was very involved in activities and he always brought liveliness. He was always the first person to show up for Mens club too. Rays absence has been very noticeable and he will be deeply missed. I loved him dearly. My deepest condolences to Tom, Sharon, Sue, Cathy and the rest of the family. May Rays memory be a blessing. May he rest in peace. Goodbye Ray. The place will be less funny without you.
Cassandra Kruschek
February 22, 2023
I am so saddened to hear of Ray's passing, He and Ronnie both were such loving and sweet folks. I have been blessed to have known them and my thoughts and prayers go out toto the famiy.
Delayna Adams-Pascoe
February 17, 2023
Condolences to the Candelarios and the Stockells. Sounds like Ray was a wonderful man you shared many beautiful memories with.
Delayna Adams-Pascoe
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Jerry & Mike Ochonicky
February 17, 2023
Ray was everyone’s best friend, such a great guy. Jerry & he carpooled to work for many years, with lots of laughs. Holding his huge family in our prayers.
Allen Coleman
February 15, 2023
Ray was always filled with joy and made everyone around him feel good.
Cynthia Clark
February 12, 2023
Hi Carol and family, Sending condolences and praying for the family's strength during this time of grievance.
Susan H Birge
February 12, 2023
Loved his smile and his jokes!
Jim Meyer
February 11, 2023
A kind and gentle soul. And, loving father-in-law.
Jerry Bredahl
February 10, 2023
Ray was a Great guy who I've known for many years. He will be missed. Prayers to the entire Candelario & Stockell Families.
C J Love
February 10, 2023
May the good lord surround you all with comfort and understanding. My deepest condolences. I looked forward to seeing Ray every time I walked into the building at garden view. I will personally miss him dearly .
Debbie and Jim Heutel
February 10, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Candelario and Stockell family.Ray was truely a friend to everyone he met and always had a huge hug to give. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. I was lucky to have many a breakfast with Ray and Ronnie at Michelle's Cafe in Eureka and we always had lots of jokes to hear from Ray. He was truely a treasure.
Much love to the whole family,
Debbie and Jim Heutel
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