Elizabeth Flora Candelaria
June 8, 1926 — October 9, 2023
Elizabeth Flora Candelaria (Griego) passed away at home on January 9, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born June 8, 1926 in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, grew up on her family farm and moved to Los Angeles with her sister to work in factories for the war effort. Returning to NM she pursued later careers in electronics at Sparton Corp. and Sandia National Labs. Her hobbies were bible study, fishing club, cooking and sewing but had a love for reading most of all. Through life her spouses were Ezequiel Candelaria and Jose Luna. She is survived by her sons Ambrosio Candelaria (Josefa), Ralph Candelaria (Nadine) and Albert Candelaria; siblings Antonia Lovato and Jake Griego; grandchildren Nico Candelaria, Renee Cuessy, Ashley Vigil, Zeke Candelaria, Amber Candelaria, and Elyse Candelaria; 10 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Esmael Griego and Anna Maria Espalin and siblings Quirino Espalin, Leopoldo Griego, Lucarita Quintana, Gloria Klaube and granddaughter Estrella Candelaria.
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Service Schedule
Upcoming Services
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Viewing / Rosary
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
5:00 - 7:00pm (Mountain time)
Alameda Mortuary
9420 Fourth St, NW Albuquerque, NM 87114
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Mass
Thursday, January 19, 2023
9:00 - 9:30am (Mountain time)
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church,
9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
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Burial
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Burial will follow Mass
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Reception
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Nativity's Parish Hall
9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Reception will follow Burial
