This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Candelaria, Renteria Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5007/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edward Candelaria, 94, of Anaheim, California entered eternal life Saturday, December 3, 2010 at his home. He was born June 2, 1916 in Anthony, New Mexico to Gregorio Renteria and Canuta Candelaria. Mr. Candelaria served his country honorably in the United States Army and retired from Disneyland Theme Park as a carpenter. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Estella and Delia both of California; four brothers, Jesus Madrid of Garden Grove, CA, Fermin Madrid of Wildomar, CA, Ramon Madrid of Brea, CA and Jose Madrid of Anthony; four sisters, Maria Aldaz of Anthony, Manuela Bailon of El Paso, Texas, Angie Johns of Daleville, AL, Herminia Madrid of Las Cruces. Other survivors include numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Herminia Candelaria; two brothers, Roberto and Alejandro Madrid; two sisters, Josefa Avalos and Magdalena Tellez. Visitation for Mr. Candelaria will begin at 12:30 PM Saturday, December 11, 2010 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue where the Prayer Vigil will follow at 1:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with Reverend Andres Alava officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Anthony Cemetery with military honors accorded by the New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League- El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be George, Robert Jr. and David Madrid, Ruben Tellez, Jr. and Raymundo Aldaz, Jr. and Arturo Avila. Honorary bearers will be Jesus, Jose, Ramon, Fermin and Carlos Madrid. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com\ Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 10, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.