Age 76, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 22, 2013. He is survived by his brother, Eugene Candelaria, Sr. and a large, extended family. Mr. Candelaria was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Demecia Candelaria; brothers, Paul, Placido, Albert, Johnny, and Peter Candelaria; sisters, Jenny Toledo, Toni Villa, and Rose Jaramillo. Petro served in the US Military. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at French - University. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Parish, 833 Arizona SE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Candelaria, Eugene Candelaria, Lawrence Candelaria, Dominic Candelaria, Monico Candelaria, and Ralph Garcia.