Michael Candelaria

Michael was born on July 27, 1988 in Kissimmee, Florida, the son of Edwin and Irma Medina Candelaria. He was a manager of a dry cleaner.

He is survived by his companion, Merrideth Perez; his unborn daughter, Mykela Candelaria; his parents, Edwin and Irma Candelaria of Deltona, FL; his maternal grandmother, Christina Medina; two brothers, Mark Candelaria and Edwin Candelaria, Jr.; and two sisters, Yanase Candelaria and Mariel Candelaria; three nephews, George Rodrigues, Alexander Rodrigues and Ediel Candelaria; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be a Gathering of Friends on Saturday, June 23rd from 4 - 6 pm at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Boulevard, Orange City, FL, PH: 386-775-4260. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Reverend Nick Acevedo officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.