Nicolas Candelaria, age 23

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

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

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