Geraldine Dolores Cardenas

Geraldine Dolores Cardenas, 82, of Hemet, CA, passed away at home, surrounded by her children, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Geraldine, known by most as Gerry, was born on September 19, 1941, in East Los Angeles, California. She was the daughter of the late Odon Ortiz and the late Mary Louise (Canedo) Ortiz. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Cardenas, her son Steven Cardenas, and her siblings Louie De la Llata, Rudy De la Llata, Oscar De la Llata, Gilbert Ortiz, Donald Ortiz, and Mary Louise Gonzales.

She is survived by her children, Robert Cardenas, Gerald (Pamela) Cardenas, David (Kristin) Cardenas, Rosemary (Matt) Dickson, Paul Cardenas, Ruben (Enia) Cardenas, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM, with a funeral service at 12:00PM, at McWane Family Funeral Home, 350 N San Jacinto St., Hemet, CA 92543. A graveside service will follow, at 2:00PM, at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518.