Candelaria Reyes Perez

announce her recent passing surrounded by family that deeply loved her.

Candy went to be with the lord on August 8th 2014 at Yakima Valley

Memorial Hospital. Candy was born October 31st 1952 in Donna, Texas to Maria & Feliciano Reyes. She was employed with Columbia Valley Fruit Company. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Candy had many hobbies including working on the farm, gardening, raising animals, and especially watching football and the Pittsburg Steelers.

Candy was a very loving, reserved, and strong women, she had many friends

that enjoyed her company. She was the life of the party. Where ever she went

people always looked up to her. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. We know she will always be watching over us, and will live on in our hearts forever. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK.

Candy is survived by her husband of 42 years Guadalupe Perez; three

Daughters, Guadalupe Perez, Sonia Perez(Jake Welch), Yesenia Perez(Steven Gonzalez); six

Grandchildren, Israel and Anthony, Dulce and Donavin, Aubrey and Izabella;

Siblings, Chano, Felipa, Francisca, Dahlia, Terry, Janie, Tanis, Linda, and Martin

Reyes; many other brother & sister in-laws; and other nieces and nephews. Candy was preceded in death by her son Rafael Perez, her parents Maria and

Feliciano Reyes; brothers Reynaldo, Jose, Pascual, and Juan; and father in-law

Pedro Perez. .• Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 at Merritt Funeral Home and the Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 at Templo Cristiano with the burial following at Reservation Community Memorial Park. Merritt Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.