Original Candiria guitarist Chris Puma passed away last weekend on September 20th. The cause of death was not revealed, though the band issued the following statement on the matter:

“Chris Puma died on September 20th 2009. The cause is not known to us, as his family did not speak of it. He leaves behind two children, 3 year old Aislinn A’marie and a 4 month old Aidan Todd. Chris was a great friend to the founding members of the band, and a respected musician among his friends and peers. He was a kind and gentle person and he will be missed.”
Puma played with the band from 1992 to 1997.