The Obituary Section

Candace Flores

, Texas

Candace was born in Dallas Texas to Robert and Barbara Deanda on September 22 1982. Candace was a loving older sister to Christina Deanda. Candace was a proud mother to Tristan born in 1998. Tristan was the joy of Candaces life and she excelled in raising a phenomenal young man. Candace married the love of her life Noe Flores on October 19 2013 in Merkel Texas at the Grace Point Church. Candace felt privileged to become a bonus Mom to daughters Sierra and Gracie. Most recently Candace shared her immense pride in becoming Boo to grandsons Jaylon and Noah. Candace was a proud aunt to Atiyanna Chloe Sailor Alexis Kamryn Jayton Brytton Karley Cayden Alexia Desree Anthony Clarissa Angelina and Teryn. Candace lived much of her early life in Arlington Texas Kinston North Carolina and then in Brownwood Texas and graduated in 2001 from Brownwood High School. Following school Candace…

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Daniel Vela Jr.

, Texas

March 17, 2026

Daniel Mendoza Vela Jr. born on February 26 1938 in Weslaco Texas peacefully passed away on March 18 2026 at the age of 88 in Sweetwater Texas at his residence of Sweetwater Healthcare Center. The family wanted to express their appreciation to the staff at the Healthcare Center as well as the Hospice Staff for their continued care and support that was shown to Daniel and his family. Daniel was a member of the community of Monahans for over 70 years. He worked in multiple areas as a young man he was employed at the CocaCola Plant in Monahans then later worked at the Administration Building for the Monahans ISD. Later in his life he was self employed operating his own Janitorial Business until his retirement at the age of 65. Daniel was known for his outgoing and conversational spirit as well as his selfsacrificing spirit when it came to…

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