Esther Cardella

Esther C. Cardella, November 23, 1939 - December 27, 2022

Esther possessed a most generous, kind and giving spirit. Her smile and generous

heart was an inspiration to all those that got to know her. Esther was a deeply spiritual

woman whose unbending faith in God helped her deal with and overcome the many

challenges she endured during her life. Psalm 23 was one of her favorites.

Born in Niquero, Oriente, Cuba she began facing life’s struggles early on when at the

tender age of 2 years she was afflicted with what was then an incurable and debilitating

disease, poliomyelitis. Despite all of the physical ailments she endured, she possessed

an indomitable spirit which led her to pursue her dream of becoming a pharmacist. She

ultimately obtained a pharmacology degree at the University of Havana.

Upon arriving in the United States in 1964, Esther set out and became a fully licensed

pharmacist in this country. She achieved that goal and subsequently opened her own

business, Cardella Pharmacy, which she operated for 30 years. There she not only filled

medications but provided needed advice to clients who sought her out for her expertise

and compassion.

As a Renaissance woman, Esther was not only highly intelligent, but her talents also

went beyond the scientific into the arts. She was a piano and guitar player and an

accomplished painter. Her artwork still brings the family much joy today. Her beautiful

face and voice radiated goodness along with her hearty contagious laugh. There was

much happiness and peace in her presence.

Esther was a constant source of support to her parents, Sara and Rafael now both

deceased, to her Aunt Elvira “La China”, deceased, to her loving sister Sara who was

always there for her, and other brothers Rafael and Isidro (Tony) and to her many

nieces and nephews.

The Cardella family is eternally grateful to Mirta (Nani) and Gloria Perez who provided

the best care for Esther during her illness and final days.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First United Methodist Church of Coral

Gables, online at welovecoralgables.org/give or mail to 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables,

FL 33134.

Esther C. Cardella Obituario

Esther C. Cardella, 23 de noviembre de 1939 – 27 de diciembrede 2022.

Esther era un alma generosa, bondadosa que siempre ayudaba a los demás. Ella siempre tiene una sonrisa contagiosa y un corazón cariñoso. Su fe en Dios siempre estuvo presente en suvida, y el Salmo 23 fue uno de sus favoritos.

Nació en Oriente, Cuba. Aunque tuvo una discapacidad infantil, polio a la edad de 2 años, eso no le impidió perseguir sus sueños. Asistió a la Universidad de La Habana, donde obtuvo su título en farmacología. En 1964 vino a los Estados Unidos.

A través del trabajo duro y la dedicación, pudo renovar su carrera en los Estados Unidos y se convirtió en farmacéutica con licencia en Florida.

Fue su dedicación a su profesión y su alma gentil que abrió su propio negocio, Cardella Pharmacy en Miami durante 30 años.

En su vida se dedicó a brindar palabras amables y ayudar a su familia, amigos y extraños.

Su familia fue un apoyo constante, sus padres Sara y Rafael (fallecidos), la tía Elvira “La China” (fallecida), su hermana Sara que siempre estuvo ahí para ella, junto a los hermanos Rafael e Isidro (Tony) y sus muchas sobrinas y sobrinos.

La familia está eternamente agradecida con Mirta (Nani) y Gloria Pérez, quienes brindaron la mejor atención a Esther durante su enfermedad y sus últimos días.

En lugar de flores, done a la Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Coral Gables. 536 Coral Way, Florida, 33134.