Efrain C. Candelaria, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2014, at the age of 52 at Lourdes Medical Center. Efrain was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on February 1st, 1962 to Efrain and Haydee Candelaria. Efrain loved playing the congas, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He leaves behind many that loved him dearly including his wife of 13 years, Nora Candelaria, his children; Jose, Valerie, Antoinette, and Michael Angelo Candelaria. His brothers Jose and Antonio Candelaria; sisters Noemii and Reina Candelaria, his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Efrain & Haydee Candelaria. Memorial service will take place on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Hillcrest Bruce Lee Memorial Center (2804 W. Lewis St., Pasco) at 3pm.