Walter had a love for adventure and new experiences. Those who knew him will never forget his passionate, kind and generous spirit. His love for others and family will be desperately missed.
Walter was born in La Paz, Bolivia. He attended Instituto Americano and Universidad Mayor San Andres. He and his beloved wife Rosa moved here in 1977. After much hard work Walter opened a well-known and successful restaurant here in Salem which brought him much pride. After 36 years of running the business he retired in 2000, but it is still being run by his family. This gave him the time to enjoy travelling, enjoy movies and try new foods with his Rosita.
Walter is survived by his wife, Rosa Cardenas; daughter, Jenny Cardenas; son, Ruben Cardenas; daughter, Angelica Mariaca; sister, Maria Eugenia Cardenas, brother, Abel Cardenas and stepchildren Edwin, Bladimir and Briceida Membreno.
Visitation is Thursday, July 24th from 1 to 5pm and Friday, July 25th from 9 to 11am at Howell Edwards Doerksen Funeral Home. Rosary at St. Joseph Catholic Church Friday, July 25th at 1pm with Mass of Christian Burial at 1:45pm.