Ernest U. Candelaria

Candelaria, Ernest U. Age 85, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. He was born in San Antonito, NM on June 7, 1928, to Olimpio and Antonina Candelaria. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, Fred Candelaria and Barney Candelaria. Ernest is survived by his loving wife, Lucia Candelaria; his sons, Roman Candelaria and Ernest P. Candelaria and wife, Elsa; grandchildren: Sasha; Patrick; Roman and wife, Virna; Aaron and wife, Loretta; Nathan; Kyle; great grandchildren: Natalia Barajas; Jayden Bree; Luke; David; Jessie; Christopher; Marley. Ernest was the oldest of twelve children: six brothers and six sisters. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a Rosary being recited at 5:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at San Antonito Cemetery, Sandia Park, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192