Ofelia Cardenas Valdez

Ofelia Cardenas Valdez, 92, passed away on March 31, 2026. A beloved, compassionate, hard-working, resilient, and thoughtful woman, she will be remembered with deep respect and enduring love by all who knew her. Ofelia was a resident of Youngtown, Arizona.

Ofelia found joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of daily life. She loved to cook, and she was a minimalist who took pride in keeping a tidy home. With a natural eye for beauty, she also enjoyed decorating and floral arranging, always knowing how to create warmth and elegance in the space around her.

She loved to dance, carrying a spirit of celebration and grace that stayed with her throughout her life. And with a cup of coffee, she was ready for anything the world presented—meeting each day with steady strength and quiet determination.

Ofelia remained faithful to our lord and savior and attended church regularly, drawing strength from her devotion and living her values through the care she showed to others.

Ofelia’s Children include:

Juanita Leon, Jesse Garcia, Ramona Young, Richard Chairez, Ernest Chairez

Ofelia’s Grandchildren include:

Cynthia Aros, Lisa Aros, Michael Aros, Ernesto Young, Joey, Daniel Chairez, Frank Dominguez Jr, Daizsa Moreno Gutierrez, Jesus Abarca Jr, Monica Cloute-Cazalaa, Bianca Chairez, Montray Garcia

Ofelia’s Great Grandchildren include:

Kacey Gina Ellis, Sadey Lanai Ellis, Jorge Francisco Ellis Jr, Mark Leo Torres, Angel Dario Torres, Siannah Sarah Sotelo, Aaliyah Monique Sotelo, Isacc Joe Ellis, Paul Charles Sotel, Jade Quinn Abernathy, Tera Mikay Abernathy, Isaiah Ellis, Benjamin Ellis, Oliver Ellis, Amelio Ellis, Mark Leo Torres II, King Marcos Torres, Nalani Lea Torres, Mexi Dafuture Eyta, Frank Dominguez III, Daniel Dominguez, Alexa Aguilar, Rey Aguilar Jr, Joziah Moreno Gutierrez, Mia Moreno Gutierrez, Amaya Abarca, Jesus Abarca III, Amalia Abarca, Santiagioi Abarca, Gabriel Aros, Michael Aros Jr, Ezelia Aros, Serena Guzman, Zachariah Nunez, Benoit Cloute-Cazalaa, Lea Cloute-Cazalaa, Philippe Cloute-Cazalaa, Isaiah Young, Eva Young, Dani Chairez

Ofelia’s Great Great Grandchildren include:

Alicia Katherine Sotel, Aniyah Aros

She is a wonderful mother who will be missed by all who had known her.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, US, on April 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

A Committal Service will take place at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, US, on April 16, 2026, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm.