Candace Morris

Candace “Candy” L. Morris passed away on January 12, 2012 at her home in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, surrounded by her beloved dogs. Candy was born on February 1, 1952 to Col. Joseph B. and June Rothwell and while her parents were stationed in Fukuoka, Island of Kyushu, Japan. Candy founded MICA Associates, Inc. in 1992 and served as its CEO until her death. Candy was known and appreciated for her intelligence, strength of character, resilience, sense of humor and enormous heart. Candy was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Joseph B. Rothwell, Jr., and her husband, Mike Morris. She is survived by her sisters, Victoria Rothwell and Deborah Gossett, her special friend Maxwell W. Hamilton, friends with whom she shared many good times, and her dogs Bug, Buddy, Sadie and Dixon. Special thanks to Marcel and Ellie Bourgon, Julie Hallberg and Sean Hallberg for the assistance they provided to Candy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home on 480 N. Resler Drive in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NASPR of Texas, the El Paso County Humane Society or another favorite charity. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home, 480 Resler Drive, El Paso, Texas. www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net