Ms. Linda Sue Candelaria

Ms. Linda Sue Hern Candelaria, age 73, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

Linda was born to Calvin Henry Hern and Pearlie Mae Ford Hern on February 14, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jason Candelaria, a grandson, Lukus Shane Candelaria, and a brother, Billy Ray Hern.

Linda leaves to cherish her memory, her sister-in-law, Janie Sue Hern of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; a niece, Renee Michelle Hern-Lovato; great-niece, Dr. Courtney Mae Hern and husband, Logan Payne; a nephew and his wife, Richard Michael and Jessica A. Kaiser Hern and their children, Hugo and Vera Hern; another niece, Aimee Louise Hern-Law and her children Emily and Maisie Law, all of New Mexico; two uncles, Jimmy Higgins and wife, Linda Higgins; Dan Ford, all of West Otis Community; cousins, LaDonna and husband, Danny Goins; Judy Carlisle, and Oletha and husband George Whelton all of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; as well as other aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.

Graveside Memorial Services for Ms. Linda Candelaria will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Redmen Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Bobby Fischer officiating, inurnment will follow under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas. You may leave an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com or you may visit Chandler Funeral Home on Facebook.

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, and the smiles. I've only gone to rest for a while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, so dry your eyes and remember me. Not as now, but as I used to be.

I will always remember you and reflect with a smile, understand I've gone only to rest a while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I will live life in the hearts of all of you.

God bless,

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