Jose Benito Candelario

Jose Benito "Benny" Candelario

Ogden, Utah - Jose Benito "Benny" Candelario passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 20, 2010, with his daughter, Bonny Candelario Wallace, at his side at McKay Dee Hospital. "Benny" was surrounded by his Beloved Mother, Family and Friends during his last days. He was born March 19, 1940 in Capulin, Colorado to Andres and Senaida Vigil "Sadie" Candelario.

He is survived by his three children: Daughter, Bonny Candelario Wallace (Lynn); Sons, Tracy A. Candelario (Ashli Parker) and Joseph Kim Candelario (Valerie Dutcher); and seven grandchildren. Also surviving is his mother, five brothers, seven sisters and numerous nephews and nieces.

Benny worked as a Master Upholsterer for many years and had a creative talent and love for his trade. He will be dearly missed by his Mother, Family and Friends.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, July 1, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4050 S. 3900 W, West Haven. Afternoon interment of his ashes will be at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, South Ogden.

Arrangements and Cremation are under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary.

Condolences may be sent to the family at aaronsmortuary.com.