Adolph H. Candelaria

Adolph H. Candelaria was born on December 15, 1940 in Cortez, Colorado to Santurnino and Luisa Candelaria and was one of 17 children. He graduated from Montezima High School in 1958 and went on to work for railroad here in Denver and retired after 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and step-son, Jimmy.

He is survived by Rebecca, his wife of 50 years, seven step-children, Mary Ellen, Rudy, Sam, Lucy, Shirley, and Gina, as well as four siblings, Chito, Dora, Mary and Lydia.

He also leaves many nieces and nephews that thought the world of him.