- Date Of Birth: February 24, 1935
- Date Of Death: February 6, 2022
- State: Colorado
Clorinda Arellano, 86 passed away peacefully February 6,2022 with her family at her bedside. She was born February 24,1935 in Capulin, CO to the union of Jose and Dora Candelaria, who both preceded her in death. Her husband Ernesto Arellano preceded her in death along with their son Duane Arellano and daughters Arlene Arellano and Jennie Arellano-Trujillo. Grandchildren Joe Flores, Leticia Flores, and Erica Arellano, brothers; Walter, Philemon, Robert, Rafelito, Freddy, Jesus, and Henry, and sisters; Gloria, Angelina, Bernice, and Mary Jane. Clorinda is survived by her children Margie (Dave) Pierce, Patsy (Marcus) Padilla, Josie (Robert) Alire, Virginia (Danny) Medina and Duane (Crystal) Nunez, brothers; Arthur (Perfie) Candelaria and Elejio Candelaria and sisters Alice Candelaria (Ben Martinez), Marlene (Danny) Candelaria, and Valerie (Alfonso) Lopez. sister in law Stella Velarde, brother-in-law Joe Pacheco, Tia and best-friend Florida Ramirez; God-daughter Christine Pacheco; 26 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren.
Clorinda was born to cook. She started cooking at age 10. She cooked meals for Sacred Heart Orphanage, SRDA, and Colorado National Bank. She will forever be known for her famous green chili, tamales and of course her tortillas. Clorinda touched many lives with her food. Even if you didn’t know her there is a very good chance you have eaten her food. Mexican food was of course a specialty, but she could cook anything. German Sandwiches, chocolate cinnamon cake, and pumpkin rolls were something she could whip up at the drop of a dime. Although she prided herself on being an amazing cook she was most proud of being a wife, mother, grandmother, and of course a woman of god. When she wasn’t cooking she was reading her bible and enjoying her family.
She will be greatly missed by so many who loved her.
