Avelina Candelas Cruz Obituary (1941 - 2008)

Avelina Candelas Cruz Avelina Candelas Cruz, 66, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 5, 1941 to Maria R. Barajas and Dionisio Cruz in Mexico. Avelina was married to Onofre Candelas November 1959. This year they would have celebrated their 49th anniversary. Together they had five children. Avelina loved to cook for family, to bring them together. She was a great mom, grandma and friend, you could count on her for anything. She was preceded in death by her father and great-granddaughter Destiny. Surviving are her husband; five children; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her. Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden with a vigil on Saturday at 7p.m. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 1, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM