Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Martina Candelaria

Passed away on June 24, 2025

Martina Candelaria (nee Lozada), age 84, passed away on June 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Candelaria. Loving mother of Mildred (George) Magallanes, and Antonio (Angela) Candelaria. Devoted grandmother of George and Amanda Magallanes, Alyssa (Maurice) Blanco, Megan (Chandler) Miechle, and Matthew (Gretchen) Candelaria. Cherished great-grandmother of Bianca, Dominic, Leila, Maia, Edalyn, Victoria, Gianna, Ohana, Halle, and Shiloh. Martina was a retired employee of Nabisco Co. and former employee of Jackson Park Hospital. Funeral Services Monday, June 30, 2025, Directly at Our Lady of Mercy Church (701 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, IL. 60504) where a visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. Until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m.. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Mercy
701 Eola Rd.
Aurora, IL. 60504
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

Our Lady of Mercy Church
701 Eola Rd.
Aurora, IL. 60504

Visitation Information

Monday, June 30, 2025 - 9:00 am until 10:00 am

Condolences
"Our deepest condolences! Marta will be missed, especially hearing about those early morning conversations with my mom."
- Soco
June 27, 2025 10:28 am
"My condolences Mildred & Papo I wish I could have one more conversation with her, I use to love calling her and let her take over, she always put a big smile on my face when I got done talking to her."
- Robert Velazquez
June 27, 2025 12:21 pm
"Mildred, Papo & Family May all the loving memories carry you through these difficult times. Our hearts are heavy with sadness. I will always remember your Mom's infectious smile, wonderful sense of humor and the many laughs we shared. I truly enjoyed our telephone conversations and her awesome stories. Sending you love and hugs. "
- Lisi & Jim Hepner
June 27, 2025 2:52 pm
Candles Lit
"Rest easy our beloved neighbor. "
- Barry and Cheryl Morehouse
June 27, 2025 2:23 pm