Nicolas Candelaria, age 23

Lost to gun violence on November 1, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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  • Nickname:
    9 nicco
    20 Nick
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    50 Caring, humble, loving, funny
    51 Always happy.
    47 mom loves u nick
    49 I Love you and miss You Soo much...
    48 I Love You My baby Brother so Much
    46 always willing to help everyone out
    44 Always made everyone laugh & have fun
    41 YOU WERE THE MOST HUMBLEST PERSON I KNEW
    37 most honest person to knw
    33 Always so fun & funny
    22 best person ever love u my son
  • Occupation:
    26 Delivery truck unloader/stocker
  • Workplace:
    27 Wal-Mart
  • Schools attended:
    26 La Academia De Esperanza
  • Comments:
    67 love and miss you always nephew!
    62 You’re so loved and missed
    64 I miss very much my Nick I’ll be with you soon ❤️
    66 Comes from a very loving family ✝️
    65 love you uncle
    66 You're missed everyday miss you making everyone laugh
    66 missing you more n more my angel🫀
    69 love u my son angels with you
    66 Love you forever brother❤️
    66 you were such a beautiful soul Heaven is lucky to have you
    66 i need to be with you my nick i know your waiting for me i love u❤️‍🩹
    68 miss you every minute of the day son
    67 i miss you nick always and forever
    62 missing u everyday love u son
    63 Love you forever baby brother❤️
    59 miss u so much son I love you
    60 missing you my son wish u would of never left
    58 I wish you can come back my brother soo lost without. Life just ant same and never will be...
    57 missing you soooo much my son
    46 I love n miss u much Nick love mom
    47 I love and miss you so much brother forever❤️love bubba❤️
    43 Miss you every day brother❤️💔
    36 Love and miss you bunches Brother
    35 love u my son
    19 missing you my Nicolas love mom❤️❤️
    11 I wish u were here really need u my son
    3 we will get justice. nick u were the best love u son

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