1918
2017
Trinidad "Trini" Cardenas
August 4, 1918 – December 19, 2017
Trini Cardenas passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10:05 am at the age of 99 years. She passed surrounded by her loving family and friends. Trini was born in Lockhart, Texas on August 4, 1918 to Francisco and Juanita Castillo Cardenas. A resident of Seguin for most of her life, Trini was a co-founder of El Ranchito Restaurant and along with her sister Modesta, they operated the business for many years. Trini was always the happiest when surrounded by family and friends.
Trini is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Jose and Guadalupe Cardenas; sisters, Cruz Salazar, Benigna Loera, Ofelia Hinojosa, Modesta Cardenas; nieces, Gloria Gonzales and Hopie Merz.
Trini is survived by her nieces, Delores Flores, Dora Aleman, Inez Villareal, Frances Tristan, Grace Camarillo, Vanessa Eubank, Ernestina Espinoza, Nancy Alvarez; nephews, Daniel De La Garza, Michael Hinojosa, Abelardo Salazar, Toribio Salazar, Albino Salazar, Raymond Cardenas and numerous great nieces, nephews and extended family.
A devoted Catholic, Trini was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. As a true matriarch of her family, Trini was also a loyal friend and a spiritual inspiration to all who knew her.
Trini Cardenas was a beautiful lady and she will be missed. She led the way among women of all nationalities in continuing a family business. We are certain her words of advice and passion in the family business will be held dear to our hearts. Trini and Momo were admired by many.
The family would like to thank all the Staff members at Remarkable Health Care Center and CIMA Hospice New Braunfels, Texas for all their care and compassion during her final last days.
A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or CIMA Hospice in New Braunfels, Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Goetz Funeral Home.
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6 Entries
December 27, 2017
Michael Glenewinkel
Prayers to her family for the loss of a wonderful lady.
December 26, 2017
So very sorry to hear of Trini's passing. Prayers to all of her family. She will be missed by lots of people.
December 24, 2017
Sylvia Larick
I am so sorry for your lose. Trini was always so sweet, she always managed a smile and wave no matter how she may have been feeling. She and Momo are now reunited in paradise. Gracie you were a wonderful, loving niece. Please know my prayers are with you all.
December 21, 2017
susan meehleib
We are so sad without Trini...she inspired us everyday and Grace was our mentor and confidant. We will miss them.
We know the Lord is smiling and Trini and MoMo are together again in bodies without pain and suffering.
How blessed we are to have had this time with these ladies.
Ann Stokes and Susan and Wayne
December 21, 2017
Christina Lopez
My condolences to all of Trini's family...especially Gracie. I'm glad I had the honor to care for Trini and became really great friends... I'm sad to see her go...May my great friend Rest in Peace...
December 21, 2017
Rosa Castro
My heartfelt sympathy to Trini's entire family. God Bless. May she Rest in Peace.
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