Gloria Dolores Cardenas

September 25, 1941 - January 21, 2021

Gloria Dolores Leon Cardenas of Visalia, CA passed away January 21, 2021 at the age of 79. With her daughters by her side and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, niece and brother with her in spirit, she took her final breath and was taken to her eternal home. Gloria was born to the late Efren and Josephine (Rubio) Leon on September 25, 1941 in Woodlake, CA. Gloria was the oldest of eight children and was always willing to help her brothers and sister whenever she could. She graduated from Woodlake High School in 1960. In 1961, Gloria married the late Marcelino Moreno Cardenas in Woodlake, Ca and started her family. Her daily life consisted of taking care of her family, her home, those she loved and working seasonally in local packinghouses. Gloria moved to Bakersfield, CA in 1993 where she worked as a self-employed housekeeper until her retirement in 2005. Upon retiring, Gloria moved back to Woodlake so she could continue to help her family that she loved so much. In 2015 she moved for the last time to Visalia, CA. Gloria loved traveling, camping, gardening and Mariachi music. She loved dancing, cooking and helping her family. Her family was her priority and she loved them all so much. She also loved her fur baby Mitzy. Her family will miss her delicious homemade tortillas. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Efren and Josephine Leon, son Patrick Cardenas, brothers James, Gary and Gilbert Leon. She leaves to carry on her memory her son Richard Cardenas, daughters Michelle Cardenas Turner (Jeremy) and Erica Cardenas Cano. Grandchildren Roxanne Cardenas, Matthew Cardenas, Aaron Cardenas, Alyssa Cano, Brooke Turner and Isaiah Cano. Great-grandchildren Landon Lavish, Davian Cardenas and Miarose Cardenas. She is also survived by brothers Edward "Beanie" Leon, Ruben (Jennie) Leon, Richard (Olivia) Leon, and sister Elizabeth (Tony) Valero and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.