Francisco “Pancho” Candelaria, Jr.

Francisco “Pancho” Candelaria, Jr., 37, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on October 26, 1982, to Martha Alfaro Candelaria and Francisco Candelaria, in Beaumont. Pancho enjoyed movies of all genres, cycling, running, was an avid summer Olympics fan, and considered himself a foodie. He had a giant heart and loved spoiling his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his parents, Martha and Francisco Candelaria, Sr.; sisters, Ann Madole and her husband, Derrick, of Katy; Amy Murphy and her husband, Johnathan, of Beaumont; Jennifer Lawson and her husband, Bradley, of Austin; and Jessica Candelaria of Beaumont; and nieces and nephews, Phillip Candelaria, Ivette Candelaria, Malena Candelaria, Madison Murphy, Gabriel Murphy, Emilia Lawson, Penelope Lawson, and William Lawson; partner, Adam Coker; and furbaby, Bender.

A gathering of Mr. Candelaria’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. A family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.