Annabella "Bella" Candelaria

Annabella "Bella" Candelaria age 78, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and her sweetie, LeRoy, on Sunday August 09, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born to Rafael and Cora Sanchez in Albuquerque, NM, both of her parents have preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Patrick Candelaria and wife Karen; Tina Parrish; and Eddie Canderlaria; grandchildren Audra Kent and husband Drew, Garrett and Sydney Candelaria, Danielle and Michael Parrish and Araceli Candelaria; brother Ralph Sanchez and wife Domie; sister Emily Montoya; sister-in-laws Sister Maria Candelaria and Dee Dee Candelaria; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Candelaria; brothers Jesse and Joey Sanchez;

She was a long time parishioner at the Shrine of Saint Bernadette's and was active with Project Defending Life which she felt strongly about. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in Bella's name to Priests for Life, PO Box 1491, Merrifield, VA 22116-1491.