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Ronald Candiff Obituary

CANDIFF Ronald Peter Candiff, age 62, of New Orleans, LA, died after a sudden illness at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, LA, on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. He was the son of the late Julien Earl Candiff, Sr. and Myrtle DeGruy Candiff. Rose Broussard was his loving and devoted fiance'. Ronald was the loving father of Christine Candiff Dreyer, Alicia Candiff Aman and Patrice Candiff and two sons-in-law: Terry Dreyer and Jabari Aman. Brother of the late Julien Earl Candiff, Jr. Survived by two sisters: Doris Candiff Grant and Sharon Candiff Gonzales; two aunts: Melba T. DeGruy and Marion D. Candiff; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ronald served his country in the Vietnam War for eighteen months (U.S. Army). He was a graduate of a school he truly loved, St. Augustine Sr. High School - Purple Knights (Class of 1963). He was a graduate of the University of California, where he obtained his Master's degree in Finance. He was a recent retiree of the Internal Revenue Service. FAMILY, FRIENDS and former CO-WORKERS are invited to attend RONALD'S CELEBRATION of LIFE. Visitaton will begin at 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1835 Saint Roch Ave. on Friday, August 22, 2008, followed a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Rev. R. Tony Ricard, Pastor, celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Roch Cemetery. CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPOIN, Directors (504) 581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 22, 2008.

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Christine Candiff

August 19, 2012

4 years ago today, I lost my Daddy "Ron" & life has not quite been the same....so many trials & joys that I was unable to look over my shoulder & see him there or pick up the phone & call him. But one thing I do know is that his blood runs through my veins, & those of my children. My Daddy lives on in our hearts & minds everyday. "Rest in Peace Daddy"

Margaret Denton

January 19, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Ron's Passing. During our time with Xango we became what I would call good friends. He was always upbeat with a great attitude no matter what was happening around him.
I will miss hearing his wonderful voice and exchanging e-mails.
God has him now and I know that he is happy in his place of rest.
With much Condolences
Margaret Denton

Ramon Montalvo

October 11, 2008

To Patrice and Family:
I'm deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May the Lord give you the strenght you and your sisters need. You'll be in my prayers

Jean Terrie

September 24, 2008

To the Candiff Family
Glenda, Ann and Jean are very sorry to hear that Ronald passed away, he was one who liked to keep in touch. He will be missed, he was one of the best.

Johnnie Wilkerson

September 10, 2008

To the Ron Candiff Family,
Please accept my prayerful condolences for your tremendous loss. I worked with Ron in Southern California before he relocated. He was a very sincere, kind and personable individual. I shall keep you in my prayers as the Holy Spirit and time are the ultimate healers for such a great loss as this.

Delois Bolton

September 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vickie Muse, Chapter President

September 9, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
AIM-IRS Laguna Niguel Chapter

Vickie Muse

September 9, 2008

To the Candiff Family,

My husband and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Ron was a shining light in our life.
I remember when my Father died in 1990, Ron was there and he was the only one that could fit my father's new shoes a size 15EEE so he bacame the recipient(smile). In 1989 we also celebrated New Year's Eve St. Augustine style in California when I was six months pregnant and had a great time with a very uplifting person with a warm smile and bubbly personality.
Ronald & Vickie Muse

Marion Ferreira

September 8, 2008

Dear Family of Ron,
It was quite a shock to hear of Ron's passing. His friend, Soule, called my cousin, Frances Martin, and she called me with the sad news. Ron and I have been buddy friends for over 10 years, I met him when he was living in Los Angeles. My sympathy goes to his daughters who he loved so dearly, their children and his sisters. I pray that God will give you the strength to understand His Will.

Christine

September 7, 2008

May he rest in peace

September 7, 2008

Our Daddy

September 7, 2008

D.M. Masterson

September 6, 2008

Ron was my e-mail buddy for the last few years. Ir saddens me to learn of his passing. I had wondered why I had not heard from him in the last few weeks. My most heartfelt condolences are offered to his children, grandchildren, Ms. Rose, his fianceƩ, and all who loved him.
May Ron rest in the arms of the Lord in eternal peace forever.

Walking to St Roch's

September 6, 2008

Father & Auntie Sharon

September 6, 2008

Sisters mourning

September 6, 2008

Sarai wiping Alicia's tears

September 6, 2008

St Roch's in New Orleans, LA

September 6, 2008

burial @ St Roch's

September 6, 2008

Connie Prevost Desire

August 28, 2008

Aricia & Patrice, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Ron was a good person and a good friend to me and my family that will be deeply missed.

Rhonda White

August 28, 2008

My God-Sisters Patrice, Alicia & Christine you may not remember me but your dad was my God Father, he was very dear to me and I will miss him. May God bless and watch over you all during this time of sorrow.
Always,

Terry Dreyer

August 26, 2008

To my Wife and new Sisters,
Through troubled times God offers opportunities to mend old relationships and develope new ones. Though I'm deeply hurt at the lose of your Father, Whom treated me with the utmost respect and love, I'm happy to have seen you three together sharing apparent love for each other. It was my pleasure to have been witness to that. Love you, -

Christine Dreyer

August 26, 2008

Thank you to all my friends & family who knew & loved my Daddy....and for your thoughts & prayers during this time. I would especially like to thank Miss Rose for being so good to my Daddy & taking care of him for the past 4 years, as well as to my Auntie Sharon who made beautiful arrangements for my Daddy's service & burial...I love you!

Jeanette Adams

August 25, 2008

Dear Alicia and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Sandy McKiel

August 25, 2008

Christine,
My prayers and love go out to you and your family during this time. I pray that God's Peace that surpasses all understanding surrounds you and your family. Blessings to all.

Nikki Eulo

August 25, 2008

Dear Christine & Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and your loved ones and comfort you all in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

Erika Thomas

August 25, 2008

We are constantly praying that Gods grace comforts you and help you through this difficult time. Your Dads beauty shines through his beautiful daughters.
Love you guys,
Erika Thomas-Eddens

Susan Troutner

August 25, 2008

Dearest Friend Christine, I'm praying for you and family, and asking the Blessings of Abraham, Issac and Jacob on all of you..
May God richly bless all of you and give you peace...Amen.
Your Sister in Christ.

Rick Castor

August 25, 2008

Christine...My prayers go out to you and your family. I know you're feeling better knowing that he's in a better place. If a child is a true reflection of the parent, then your father was a good man.

Rich and Maria Thomas

August 25, 2008

though we didn't know Ron we do know his daughter Christine....he left a wonderful legacy in her! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who love him. Thanks be to God for Jesus Christ!

Mary Frisbie

August 25, 2008

Christine,
I'm so sorry to learn of the death of your father. I know you'll be thinking
of him and wishing you could still hear his voice in the years ahead. I didn't
know him, but you must be proud to be his daughter. My condolences to you
and your family.

summer woods

August 25, 2008

my prayers and thoughts are with the family!

Joeann and Edmund Krawiec

August 25, 2008

Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness" Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

Chris & Patty Smith

August 25, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Timothy West

August 25, 2008

Wishing you all the best in your time of loss. Blessings to you with love.

Omekia Snider

August 25, 2008

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Ron was a good person that will be deeply missed.

STACIE SMITH

August 25, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER.

Aunt Sharon, Aunt Doris & Family

August 24, 2008

Christine, Alicia and Patrice, we know that you are going to miss the presence of your Dad in your life - remember he is always there in spirit. The memories in your heart - which I call etching - reminisce on your etchings, the good times, holidays, vacations, times you were punished (out of love), quiet times, goofy times you shared, graduations, first day of school, the times he ate you out of house and home (smile), your first car, love visits with your children and the times he was there for you over and over again. Keep your Dad alive by talking about him frequently, thanking God for the gift of his life because he was a very good Father to each of you. We know how hard your loss is because it was so sudden and unexpected but it is also a Blessing because he did not linger or suffer. When you miss your Dad the most always remember how much you were Loved by him, and remember your etchings because that is a gift that can never be removed from your Heart. Here for each of you always!

Love & Prayers,

Doris Grant, Sharon Gonzales & Family

August 24, 2008

Rose & Family,

Thank you for loving and caring for our brother Ronald. How do you Thank someone for the gift of Love? We would like to Thank You and your Family by keeping you in prayer and Thanking GOD for your caring spirit.
May GOD Bless you with everything that is good and wonderful, with daily strength, and everlasting Joys. May the Peace of GOD fill your Life and guard your Heart, and may HIS Love keep you. May GOD always smile upon you, and may HIS presence be your daily reward for being such a Loving and Caring person. Blessings to you Rose and Family.

LOVE, PEACE & PRAYERS,

M. Ivy Saini

August 23, 2008

To: daughters Christine, Alicia and Patrice, To sisters Doris and Sharon.
Although, I had never met any of you please know that your dad and brother loved you guys so much. Over the past 6 years a lot of discussions about his daughters in California and daughter in Florida, conversations about sisters and much love for the grand kids took place, plus photos.

Know that earth has no sorrow that "Heaven" cannot heal and tho weeping may endure for a night, JOY cometh in the morning.

He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces. (Isiah 25:8)

LOVE
The song of Solomon 8:7 reminds us, "Many waters cannot quinch love and rivers cannot wash it away."
A departure of a person does not mean the end of love.
Like water, love must flow. It changes forms. The tides of love must change. Always remember the way love brought the situation, because the same love will get you out of the situation.
"GOD is Love"

May the Peace and Blessings of the Almighty GOD be yours always,

Breyonna, Von Paul and Ivy Saini

The Candiff Family

August 23, 2008

Aunt Doris, Aunt Sharon , Christine, Alicia, and Patrice:
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Zoern and Monique, Ray and Nicole, Denise and children, Stephane and Terry, Greg, Yvette and children, Marc, Myra and children

Mrs. Barbara DeSalle Frank

August 22, 2008

To Sharon,Doris,and Family,
You know how close our parents were,and all of us children when we were coming up.Ronald was my big
buddy.Mann and I are praying for all of you. Lean on the Lord for strength.Larry and Alvin were both
shocked to hear the news.Our love to you all. Barbara DeSalle Frank

Henry/ Pat Ferrand

August 22, 2008

To Sharon and Doris, and Ron's daughters (he spoke of you often and sent us pictures of you and the grandchildren). To all the family, our deepest condolences for the loss of such a friend. Ron was my neighbor and friend from childhood and through adulthood. My wife and I will miss him so much.
Love ,
Henry and Pat

Merlin Dusuau

August 22, 2008

My heart goes out to all of you. I am sure that God takes us for a reason and one day we will be one big happy family again. God bless you all

Jules and Lorraine(Sumas) Galbreth

August 22, 2008

To Doris, Sharon and The Candiff Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that all of you are in our prayers. May the Lord Bless you and help you to get through this sad time.

Christina Randolph

August 22, 2008

Mr. Ron - as we called him, will forever be fondly remembered in the hearts of our family. Rest in Peace, Mr.Ron!

Peggy Davis-Armelin

August 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Ronald's family. He was a former Junior High School classmate of mine.

marion and cowanda candiff

August 22, 2008

To our family..... We are so sad to hear about ronald, but we know he is gone to a better place. Our prayers are with all of you.

alicia harrison candiff

August 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are truly with you all in this time of need.

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