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Candelario (Candy) Garcia Sanchez Jr. (68) went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 1, 2025. Candy was born in San Angelo, TX on October 3, 1956, to Candelario Gonzales Sanchez Sr. and Irene Garcia Morales then after his mother remarried, he was brought up with his stepfather, Ernesto Morales.
In 1971, Candelario married his junior high sweetheart, Silvia Enriquez, and after 54 years together they proved that young love truly does last. They raised five sons and one beautiful daughter. Their hearts for family extended beyond their own children as they fostered multiple children and officially adopted their great-nephew, Brayden.
Candelario’s love for the Lord led him to pursue an associate’s degree in theology and to a life of service in many ways. He dedicated countless Tuesday evenings sharing his wisdom and faith with the troubled youth of the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center. Candelario also shared the gospel with men at the Eden Detention Center all while devoting 34 years to his church, Siloe Christian, faithfully serving wherever he was needed. Over the years he took on roles as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and eventually, Co-Pastor.
He was well known around San Angelo, not just for his many years as a concrete truck driver for Concho Concrete, but for his deep involvement in the community and his church. It was nearly impossible to go anywhere in town without someone recognizing “Candy Man”. He was known for his playful humor, charming dimples and hazel-green eyes, but it was his overwhelming presence of the Lord that made him so welcoming. His warm smile and kind spirit left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
Through all of life’s ups and downs Candelario held firmly to God’s personal promise that he would one day see all his children in church serving the Lord. Although there were days when that promise seemed unattainable, he always kept his faith and prayed without ceasing. In God’s perfect time he saw that promise fulfilled. His life was a testament to faith, patience, forgiveness, and the certainty of God’s never-ending love. His legacy of faith will be passed down from generation to generation.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Rosendo & Santos Garcia, and father Candelario Sanchez Sr. He is survived by his loving wifey, Silvia, their seven children; Candelario Sanchez III and wife Erlinda, Jesus Sanchez and wife Linda, Erick Sanchez and wife Analisa, Lori Rodriguez and husband Joe, Jacob Enriquez and wife Jane, Jeremy Sanchez, and great- nephew Brayden Enriquez, Mother Irene Morales, Brothers; Daniel Sanchez and Ernesto Morales Jr and wife Brandy, Sisters; Diane Sanchez and Estella Cruz and husband John, 19 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, along with numerous other family members and friends who will cherish his memory forever.
Visitation on Friday March 7, 2025, at 5:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home.
Memorial Service on Friday March 7, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be on Saturday March 8, 2025, at 2:00pm at
Siloe Christian Church 1625 Upton St. San Angelo, TX.