Maria Cardenas

May 10^th, 1950 – September 9^th, 2026

 

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Maria Luisa Cardenas of Medicine Hat, formerly of Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday, September 9^th, 2026, at age 76. She passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Maria was born on May 10^th, 1950, in Santiago, Chile, to Luis and Maria Teresa Saaverdra. She spent her early years in Chile before building a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and God.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and great-grandmother, Maria found her greatest joy in time spent with her family. She was deeply involved in volunteering at church and will be fondly remembered for her kindness, patience, sharp wit, and warm sense of humour that could brighten any room. Her unwavering love, guidance, and support left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Maria is lovingly remembered by her children, Monica Cardenas (Eric), Hernan Cardenas, and Jeannette Cardenas (Daryle); her grandchildren, Stephaine(Dylan), Andres, Nicholas, Sara, Maria, and Aiden; and her six great-grandchildren, Emilio, Sophia, Dylan, Allison, Noelle, and Cassiel. She is also survived by her sister, Ana, and her brother-in-law, George.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 17^th, 2026, at Primera Iglesia Hispana Evangelica in Medicine Hat at 1:00pm. For those wishing to attend, a visitation will be held starting at 12:00pm at Primera Iglesia Hispana Evangelica. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION 1924 10^th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 403-906-0440 info@gracememorial.com.

• Date : 2026-09-09
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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