Candelario Diaz-Monarrez, age 43 years, passed away on November 12, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Candelario was born on February 2, 1968 in Mexico. He worked as a Pantry at the Rio Hotel & Casino. He is survived by his loving wife Irene Ortega-Diaz; daughter, Yanely Diaz and son, Anthony Diaz all of Las Vegas. Visitation will be 3 - 7 pm on Thursday November 17th at Palm Northwest Mortuary, 6701 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday November 18, 2011 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with graveside services following at Palm Northwest Cemetery.