Ophelia F. Candelaria

Ophelia Candelaria, 82,of Bloomfield, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, Oct.18, 2010. She was born March 23, 1928, in Rosa, to Amarante and Carlota Quintana. Ophelia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joe Candelaria. She is survived by her son, Joe Candelaria Jr. and his wife, Sandra; daughter, Irene Candelaria of Bloomfield; grandchildren, Desiraye Benavidez and husband, Adam, Leandra Candelaria, Joe Candelaria III and wife, Candis, and Veronica Candelaria; five great-grandchildren, Alejandra Benavidez, Emilio Candelaria, Adan Benavidez, Adrianna Benavidez, Abigail Atencio-Parra; step-grandchildren, Steven Lovato and wife Caiti, Gabriel Losoya and Stephanie Losoya; and sister, Inez Quintana. Father Bob Matieu served as Celebrant. Pallbearers were Raymond Millich, Pete Millich, David Quintana, Jessie Herrera, Chris Marquez and Manuel Gallegos. Arrangements are with Cope Memorial Chapel: 404 W. Arrington St. Farmington, NM (505) 327-5142.