Original Candiria guitarist and co-founding member Chris Puma passed away last week. Puma played with the group from 1992 through 1997, including recording on the band's first two releases - Deep in the Mental and Surrealistic Madness. The band issued the following statement concerning the loss of their former bandmate:
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.
