She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnulfo G. Cardenas, and her son, Arnulfo Cardenas, Jr., of San Antonio. She is survived by her sons and daughters: Pedro and Irma Cardenas, Fred and Irma Cardenas, Olga and Leo Vasquez, Beatrice and Ruben Robles, Leticia and Jesse Cantu; and her daughter-in-law Linda Cardenas. Included are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Arabia Shriners Motor Corps of Houston, and the caring staff with VITAS Hospice and Regent Care at Medical Center.