Oralia "Griego" Candelaria

Oralia was born in Manzano, New Mexico to Juan Griego and Brigida (Sanchez) Griego. Her father passed when she was still a baby, Oralia was raised by her grandparents Francisco and Agge Sanchez. On November 30, 1963 she married Alfredo Candelaria and again her family grew; she loved her in-laws; Jose and Luz Candelaria and they loved her as their own. She is preceded in death by her siblings Polo Griego, Dora Herrera, Leo Griego, Flora (Sanchez) Lopez, Eugene Sanchez, Rigina Silva, Lolo and Eva Candelaria, Juanita (Sedillo) Sanchez and goddaughter Rosemary Gomez. She is survived by her husband Alfredo of 57 years; children Bernadette, Anthony and wife Kathy, Rosemary and husband Alex Ortega, David and Maryhelen, Robert and Valerie; her brothers and sisters Florencio Sanchez, Nick Griego and wife Pam, Lara Griego, Alberto and Carmen; Willie and Juanita, Magdalena, Mario and Frances; grandchildren: Jovanah and Bobby; Erica and Mario; Randall, Sheila and Rachael. Great grandchildren Jolyssa Luz Sena; Selah Candelaria and Mia Candelaria; godchildren: Angela Lajeunesse, Rita Nunez, Yolanda Bencomo, Nancy Sanchez, Sandra Herrera, Adam Gallegos, Natalie Paez; along with many nieces and nephews. Oralia loved being in the mountains. She would rise early to enjoy God's beautiful sunrises and stay up late to see the stars in the sky. She loved to sing and would always find a way to help everyone around her. She will be missed not only for the unconditional love she spread, but for her singing to her Country/Oldies and mostly alavous honoring our Lady Mary, or singing with those who would join her especially Maggie and Albert, and most of all for her amazing heart. Oralia loved to hear the birds sing and loved animals. She is an Angel on Earth who has earned her wings in Heaven. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at St. Ann's Church (1400 Arenal SW, Albuquerque, NM); Rosary lead by Frances Candelaria will be held at 8:15 am; services will be held at 9:00 am. Due to COVID restrictions Oralia's family understands if you join them in spirit. Pall bearers include: Ramon Candelaria; Steven Candelaria; Moises Candelaria; David Griego; Paul Griego; Laurence Sanchez and Gilbert Herrera; Honorary pall bearers include: Florencio Sanchez, Alberto Candelaria, Maryhelen Camalot and Jessie (Armijo) Gonzales. Arrangements Entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE Alb, NM 87108 505-764-9663