Candida Ofelia Parrado, born March 24,1926 in Havana, Cuba, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2021 in the comfort of her own home and with her family by her side. She was greeted in Heaven by her husband of 47 years, Jorge, and her two daughters, Elena and Vivian. She is remembered and loved by her cousin, Asela Gonzalez, who was more like a sister, her beloved son and daughter-in-law, George and Joanna Parrado, their children and spouses — Meagan Cole (Travis), Matthew Parrado (Ingrid), Ryan Parrado (Anna), and Christopher Parrado (Ally) — and her granddaughter, whom she raised after the passing of Elena, Alexis Polizzano (Michael). She adored her six (soon-to-be eight) great-grandchildren: Landon, Preston, Wesley, Lily Margaret, Naomi, Asher, Gianna and Cecilie. She made the best arroz blanco con frijoles negros and garbanzo bean soup (from memory, no recipe!) and even at 95 years old, had the prettiest hands. She enjoyed attending musicals and had a voice that could have landed her a spot in the cast. To Grandma (as everyone affectionately called her, grand and great-grand children alike), family meant everything. She enjoyed nothing more than being with her family; from soccer and football games (even in the rain) to Sunday family gatherings. She placed her family on a pedestal and loved to share her pride with everyone she knew. She made sure, even in her final earthly moments, that everyone in her family was okay. She is loved and sorely missed, but her family is so grateful for her 95 years and they know, without question, that they will all be together again
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