Evelyn Candelaria

Evelyn Candelaria, age 95, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away November 5, 2026. Evelyn was known for her creativity and making the best tortillas. She was a creative person and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and painting. She loved playing Bingo, doing jigsaw puzzles and reading books.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Eugene Candelaria and her daughter, Emily Weber; son-in-law, Michael and her grandchildren, Timothy and Jessica. She also leaves cherished nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Esmael E. Candelaria and by her parents, Jesus Espidi and Petra Garcia.

Visitation and Rosary will be held starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 12:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Church of the Incarnation Catholic Church, 2309 Monterrey Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Reading is Fundamental https://secure.rif.org/page/103235/donate/