Enrique Candanoza

Enrique Candanoza, a dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and trusted friend, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Enrique was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 3, 1946, to Eleno Candanoza and Guadalupe Camacho. He dedicated his life to his family, and to his passion for soccer, music, and working on his trucks and cars. He married Rosario Hernandez in April of 1971 and they had three daughters. In 1978, he left his beloved Mexico in search of a better life. Soon after arriving in Houston, Texas, he began working at SK Industries as a welder, which became his profession. There, he made great friends that became like family. He was a calm person who never raised his voice, but those of us who knew him well knew he had a mischievous side to him. He was witty and sarcastic, telling the best dad jokes. He was the best father anyone could ask for. He was a very hard worker, a great provider and fixed everything around the house that needed fixing with his welding torch. Enrique is survived by his daughters, Liliana, Sandra and Maria and his son-in law, Gilberto DeLeon, his grandchildren, Juan and his wife Maleny, Samantha, Matthew, Sebastian, Steven, Joseph and his wife Jesusa, Valeria and Gilberto and his great-grandchildren, Adrian, Vicente, Dillan, Jorge, Lilianna, Victor, Luna and Joaquin. A visitation will be held at Santana Funeral Directors from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a religious service at 5:00 p.m. Enrique Candanoza, un muy querido hermano, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo y fiel amigo falleció pacíficamente el 30 de April 2025 a las 8:00 de la mañana. Enrique nació en Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México el 3 de octubre de 1946 a padres, Eleno Candanoza y Guadalupe Camacho. El dedico su vida a su familia y a su pasión por el futbol, la música y componiendo sus camionetas y carros. Se caso con Rosario Hernández en abril de 1971 y tuvieron tres hijas. En 1978, dejo a su muy querido México and busca de una vida mejor. Pronto después de llegar a Houston, Texas, comenzó a trabajar en SK Industries como soldador, cual se convirtió en su profesión. Ahí, hizo muy buenos amigos que fueron como familia. Era una persona tranquila que nunca nos levantó la voz, pero quienes lo conocíamos bien sabíamos que podía ser travieso. Era muy gracioso y sarcástico y nos decía los mejores chistes. Fue el mejor padre que cualquiera pudiera desear. Fue muy trabajador, un buen proveedor y hacia todos los arreglos en casa con su soplete de soldadura. A Enrique lo sobreviven sus hijas, Liliana, Sandra, Maria y su yerno, Gilberto DeLeon, sus nietos, Juan y su esposa Maleny, Samantha, Matthew, Sebastian, Steven, Joseph y su esposa Jesusa, Valeria y Gilberto y sus bisnietos, Adrian, Vicente, Dillan, Jorge, Lilianna, Victor, Luna y Joaquin. Se realizará una visitación en la funeraria Santana de 1:00 p.m. a las 9:00 p.m. el sábado, 10 de mayo, con servicio religioso a las 5:00 p.m.

Enrique Candanoza

October 3, 1946 - April 25, 2025