Dora Lee Candelario, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1931 in Chandler, AZ, to Guadalupe Hernandez Gobea and Juanita Lopez Gobea. Beloved wife of the late Wilfrido Candelario. Much loved mother of Wally Candelario, Lorraine Candelario (Manuel) and Dwayne Candelario, Grandmother of Angel Lock (Marc) and Sella Winsor (Erron), and Great-Grandmother of Emma and Chase Lock, Wes and Rye Winsor.
Preceded in death by 12 siblings, dear sister of Susie Dominguez, Alice Barraza and Lucy Gobea. She is lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
Dora was always strong in her faith and through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly looked like. She enjoyed her Sunday lunch visits with family, filled with all her favorite treats including waffles and strawberry shakes. She loved the holidays, with all her family around her. For her family, Sundays will never be the same.
Due to the limitations of the current pandemic, a private memorial service will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712.
A Celebration of Dora’s Life will be held once it is safe for all to attend.
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