Cande was born May 24, 1968 in Brawley CA. He attended Dixon High School where he excelled in sports. After graduating from Dixon High School, in Dixon, California in 1987, Cande went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army also serving in Desert Storm. He was stationed in Ft. Hood Texas. It was there he met the love of his life Tawana Fox in June of 1996. They were married in Yakima, WA on August 18, 2000. He and his wife made Yakima, WA their home where they raised their 5 children.
Cande is survived by his wife Tawana, sons, Kevin and Daniel Taffolla, daughters, Malorie Wilson, Macey (Alex) Sparacio, and Sydney Taffolla, his mother and father Cande and Carla Taffolla, sister Christi Taffolla, great grandmother Fern Denny, grandchildren Alicia Roberts, Brody Briscoe, Wyatt Dutra, Chloe Wilson, and Jaxson Sparacio, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cande was a loving father, husband and papa. He was a friend to everyone and had a heart of gold. He always saw the best in everyone, and would lend a helping hand when needed whether he knew them or not. He was always the life of the party with his wit and his ability to bring a smile or good laugh to those around him.
Cande loved sports, especially football, always rooting for his LA Rams. He also enjoyed coaching when his children were growing up. He loved his family and was a proud Papa. After leaving the Army, he continued work as a Welder/Fabricator. He spent his free time watching various sports games, loved watching movies, listening to music, playing golf, and kicking back with friends at his favorite spot (McGuire’s).
A special thank you to everyone who has helped our family through this process, your love and support is appreciated beyond measure. Please join us in celebrating Cande’s life Saturday December 15th at McGuire’s Irish Pub in Yakima from 1-4.
