Raymond Cardona Sr.

Raymond J Cardona, was born November 21st 1961 at 7:00am in Los Angeles, California. It was quickly apparent that he had a talent for art. Attending Belvedere Middle school is where he seen a girl in the lunch line for the very first time. He new he just had to meet her. Later that day a mutual friend made the introduction. Unknown to them that fate would have it that this was the very first time he met his wife Andrea. By the end of high school Raymond married his Middle school sweet heart and begin a family. He love for art brought him to work at an art gallery for many years. He then went on to work many different jobs such as a truck driver, construction and demolition and many other things. Never afraid to put in a hard day's work Raymond was one of the last old school hard working family man. Through out the years Raymond and Andrea had 6 children together and caring for his wife and kids was always top priority. He continued to teach by example that family always comes first , to put your faith in god , and to never back down in the face of adversity. He would always fill the air with laughter , the house with music and love. He was strong and brave and courageous and a true solid family foundation. He loved to play music and sing, he loved theater and movies , martial arts and sports and always told stories. His favorite story to tell was that of his wife and how they met , everything they been through together , and all there life long memories. These stories he was blessed to tell his 7 grandchildren who he absolutely adored. He leaves behind a legacy through his wife , children , and grandchildren. And a family full of memories of his contagious laughter, glowing smile and everything he has done for his family . His lessons on life and love live on today with his family that got to know and cherish his very being. Being a man of faith he taught his family that all things are possible through god and the kingdom of heaven holds a place for all of us. Now it's his time to reside in the Kingdom of heaven now he has his wings and is not bound to earthly pain and restrictions. He now can continue to watch over us from up above. He lived a life of overcoming obstacles and adversities ,Providing for his family spreading overflowing love and had a drive to be all he can be as a husband, father and grandfather, and that is a life worth celebrating. RJC 11/21/61- 06/19/21.