85R17802 RMA-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1306
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Jose M. Candela of Robstown, who passed away on March 7, 2017, at
the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, The son of Juan Candela and Amelia Garces Candela,
Jose Candela was born in Robstown on March 23, 1953, and grew up
with the companionship of six siblings, Alvino, Ramiro, Michael,
Janie, Janette, and Anna; he enjoyed a career as a firefighter with
the Robstown Fire Department and contributed to his profession as a
member of the International Association of Fire Fighters; devoted
to his Christian beliefs, he was a valued congregant of St. Anthony
of Padua Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Candela cherished the time spent
with his loved ones; he shared 43 years of marriage with his wife,
Cristela Candela, and over the decades, the couple were blessed
with two children, Melinda Colmenero and her husband, Daniel, and
Joel Candela and his wife, Veronica, and four grandchildren,
Adizel, Daniel, Zelinda, and Jayla; and
WHEREAS, Jose Candela lived a caring and purposeful life
centered on his faith, his family, and his community, and he will
long be fondly remembered for his generous service to others; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jose M. Candela and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jose
Candela.