Lorraine Candelaria went home to be with the Lord on 9-1-2026, after a long battle with kidney disease. She will be deeply missed.

Lorraine survived by her: Father Larwrence “Larry” Candelaria (+) Mother Consuelo “Connie” Montes and Stepfather Juan Montes. Her Children Julian, Shantelle, James Candelaria, and the children she helped raised as her own. Danielle, Danetta, Danicca and Leonard. Her loving grandchildren, Ezekiel, Aleana, Melanie, Damasio and Blossum.

Siblings Gudalupe “Lupita” Candelaria, Juan, Ramiro and Elio Montes, Lori, Leslie Candelaria and Simon Chavez (+)

Her life partner Alex Martinez.

Along with many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends she so loving considered her family.

Lorraine was always known as kind, loving, forgiving person and a bit of a comedian to those who knew her well, she always tried to make you laugh, especially if you were feeling down. That smile of hers was contagious.

Her faith and devotion to the Lord was strong and powerful. Lorraine loved spending time with her family and friends as much as she could. She loved to keep a clean and tidy home and was a perfectionist when it came to decorating and making a room look amazing even if it wasn’t her house. LOL

Lorraine is deeply loved, there is no other like her in the world, proof that God takes the best.

Services are as follows: Thursday - September 17, 2026

Sanjose Catholic Church – 2401 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque NM 87102

Viewing 9:30am Rosary 10:00 am Funeral mass following

Following the mass: a reception will be held at: Moose Lodge 2121 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87102 Burial at a later date, TBD

Pallbearers: Ramiro Montes Sr., Juan Montes Jr., Elio Montes, Lawrence Chavez Sr., Ezekiel Candelaria, & Leonard Marquez. Honorary Pallbearers: Ramiro Montes Jr., Miguel A. Chavez, and Robert McCoy Sr.

In Honor of Lorraine, we are asking you to wear the color, Maroon.