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Michael Jorge Candelaria, a 16-year-old resident of San Patricio, New Mexico, tragically lost his life to gun violence on the night of September 28, 2020, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born on July 16, 2004, in Roswell, New Mexico, Michael was the son of Philbert Candelaria and Rosey Brady. He was known for his vibrant personality, often bringing smiles and happiness to those around him through his singing, dancing, and joking. Michael was an active student who participated in various sports, includin ...Read More
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Michael Jorge Candelaria
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Ruidoso
NM
2020-09-28
16
Michael
Jorge Candelaria
11/07/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about the impact Michael must have had on his community, given what I've re... ...Read More
07/29/2024
07/29/2024
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07/10/2023
I wanted to touch on a different aspect of Michael Candelaria's case that really hi... ...Read More
07/10/2023
Hey everyone, I've been following Michael Candelaria's case and can't stop thinking about how involv... ...Read More
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
