He leaves behind his daughter Rose Mary Hernandez and granddaughter Naomi Hernandez. He also leaves behind his wife of 45 years Maria Joven and their 3 children Araceli, Alejandro, and Elvira, and his grandchildren Rafael, Julian, Fernando, Julia, and Angel.
Candy had 6 brothers and 5 sisters: Alejandra Menchaca with 3 sons and 1 daughter, Josefa Camarillo with 1 son, Hermina Juarez with 1 son and 1 daughter, Francsico (Pancho) Joven with 12 children, Usvaldo Joven with 4 children, Isaias Joven with 2 children, Dora Ponce with 2 children, Martha Galindo, Fidencio Joven with 3 children, Rodolfo Joven with 7 children, and Jose Angel Joven Jr with 2 sons and 1 daughter.
Preceded in passing was his granddaughter Savina Cecilia Hernandez, and his siblings Alejandra, Josefa, Hermina, Pancho, Usvaldo, and Jose Angel. Surviving siblings include Dora, Fidencio, Rodolfo, and Martha. Survivors also include numerous nephews and nieces.
A visitation for Candelario will be held Friday, March 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306. The funeral service will be on Saturday March 16, 2023 at the Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest Chapel at 12pm with a graveside service occurring afterwards.