- Date Of Birth: August 24, 1926
- Date Of Death: January 10, 2009
- State: Montana
Ed Candelaria of Kalispell, peacefully and gracefully passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1926 in Gilroy,California the son of Arturo and Atanasia (Sanchez) Candelaria.
Ed was a native of Hollister,CAand a long time resident of Lakesideand Kalispell. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran who enjoyed volunteering for United Veterans of Flathead Valley. For 15 years he worked for the Park Service at Whitefish and WayfarerParkwhere he was friendly to all who passed his entrance booth,even those not so willing to pay. He was married to his wife Mercy for 60 years.
He is also survived by his children,Edgar of Las Vegas,NV and Richard and his wife Maria of Seattle,WA; and Joan and Marvin of Kalispell,MT; his brother Alfred Candelaria and his wife Fidensia of Gladstone,MO and his sister Vera Martin of Hollister,CAand numerous nieces and nephews.
