Michael Joseph Candelaria age 67 passed away on November 17, 2013, after a long battle with heart problems.
He was born on April 14, 1946 to Jose Thomas and Manulita Candelaria in Columbia, Utah. He moved to Salt Lake City when he was 16 years old. He was married to Lou Ann and later divorced. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. His great love in life was collecting model cars and music CDs. He was a very kind and gentle person. He will be missed by all.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary, and brother Tom.
Survived by his children, Michael Jr., Scott, and Wayne, many grandchildren, sisters, Eve and Olive, brothers, Bill, John, and David, many nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the staff of the V.A. Hospital for their wonderful care.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm in the Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Price City Cemetery at a later date.
