Elodia Gloria Candelaria

Elodia Gloria Candelaria

Elodia Candelaria Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2008.
CANDELARIA - Elodia "Gloria" Candelaria, 67, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, went to meet her Savior on Saturday, November 15, 2008. She is survived by her children: Jose Candelaria and wife, Judy, Anna Padilla and husband, Anthony, and Marty Candelaria and wife, Peggy; grandchildren, Jacob, Analise, Alexis, Julianna and Jerome Candelaria, and Anthonette and Daniel Padilla; four great-grandchildren; brother, Jesus Fierro and wife, Barbara, and numerous extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Candelaria; sons, Melquiades and Rodney Candelaria; and parents, Jesus and Mary V. Fierro; siblings, Anita Duran and Armando Fierro. Gloria was a longtime active resident of the San Jose Community. She was a beloved wife and loving mother and grandmother. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Should family or friends desire, please make contributions to the Jack Candelaria Community Center, 400 San Jose Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

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