Teresa De Jesus Cardenas went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 87 on Thursday June 10, 2021 in Kenner, LA. She was born in Balfate, Honduras on October 7, 1933. On July 19, 1985 she came to the United States where she was reunited with her husband and children. On April 10, 2008 she became a proud citizen of the United States.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerardo Cardenas and Dorila Santos, brothers, Agustin Cardenas and Jesus Puerto, sons, Miguel Angel and Juan Ramon Lopez, as well as by granddaughter, Suyapa Alvarenga. She is survived by her husband, Jose Alvarenga Sr., her children, Romeo Lopes Cardenas (Berta) of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Jose Alvarenga Jr. (Tina) of Bossier City, LA, Jesus Alvarenga of Houston, TX, Marco Alvarenga (Graciela) of Houston, TX, and Jorge Alvarenga (Lucinda) of Kenner, LA. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Mauricio Alvarenga of New Orleans, LA, Ofelia and Rita Alvarenga both of Dallas, TX, 16 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 3 sisters, Mercedes Cardenas, Tina, and Marina Puerto, and 2 brothers, Romulo and Luis Puerto.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Iglesia Bautista Getsemani at 5834 Elysian Fields Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122 on Saturday June 19, 2021. At 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery.
She was a loving wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly miss by her family and friends.
She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Ha peleado la buena batalla, ha acabado la carrera, ha guardado la fe. 2 Timoteo 4:7
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