Michael Jorge Candelaria was 16 when he was shot and killed on the night of September 28, 2020, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born July 16, 2004, in Roswell, he lived in San Patricio and was remembered for singing, dancing, joking and bringing smiles to others.

An active student and athlete who played football, basketball and ran track and field, Michael looked up to his older brother Billy. Funeral services were held October 7, 2020, at St. Jude Catholic Church in San Patricio, with burial at Hondo Cemetery.

If anyone knew Michael or has information about the shooting on September 28, 2020, please share what you know.