Socorro Cardenas passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Funeral Service: 4PM Friday, August 12 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
Socorro Cardenas (or as she was called by her family, “Choco”and “Soco”by her friends, was born July 14, 1974, in Iowa City, IA. She was the daughter of Sirila Cardenas. At a young age, she moved from Iowa to Waco. Socorro graduated from Waco High School and later received her Master of Business from MCC. She went on to work for Sanderson Farms. She enjoyed her job and loved her work family.
Socorro spent a lot of time helping others. Growing up, it was just her and her brother trying to get by, they did not have much. This is the reason she pushed herself to accomplish so much to be successful. She vowed to help those in need, because she knew how it felt to be in that position. She spent weekends feeding and clothing the homeless. Socorro loved Mickey Mouse and her dogs, Mini and Ruby. Ruby had passed from cancer and was her inspiration to stay strong. Her greatest love was for her nephews, Cristian and Sebastian. Those boys were her world. She was the best Tia and Godmother to them.
Socorro was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilivaldo Delarosa and Socorro Briagas.
She is survived by her loving mother, Sirila Cardenas; brother, Juan Cardenas Jr. and wife Nelly; and her nephews, Cristian and Sebastian Cardenas.
If you would like to honor Socorro, she has suggested you donate to the following organizations: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Waco Humane Society and to any homeless shelter near you.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Our deepest condolences. Socorro lwas certainly a strong and good hearted woman. . Our prayers go out to the family. Sincerely, Emmy and Esperanza Montalvo
So sad to hear of your passing. You were always a good friend to me in a school that usually wasn’t very kind. I never forgot about you and never will. Thanks for being my friend.
Went to school with Socorro when she was at LaVega and she was always a great person. She will sorely be missed
My deepest condolences.
LaVega High Class of ’92
Our condolences to the Cardenas Family. Our prayers are with the family.
Contreras Family
My condolences to the family. Socorro was a very helping classmate. She helped me a lot when we attended La Vega. She was a good person to everyone. Sad to hear about this great loss.
Sorry for the loss.
My deepest condolences 💐 for the Cardenas family.
Especially Sirila.
To lose such a loved family member is heartbreaking.
Your in my heart ❤️ and thoughts at this time of darkness.
Wishing you all the strength to face days ahead and hope you always hold on to the wonderful memories you share together, may they bring you comfort and peace!!!
I’m so sorry I cannot make it to the service for I sincerely wish I could be there with you.
Sending prayers and hugs!!!!
Como lo siento Sirila y JJ. Es una perdida bien fuerte y no hay palabras para consolarlos. Ella ya no sufre y ojala y se consuelen en sus recuerdos y su sonrisa. Me hubiera gustado estar con ustedes pero estamos muy lejos. Los llevo en mi pensamiento y mi corazon.
Cuanto lo siento por tan grande perdida, mi más
sentido pésame para la familia Cárdenas, especialmente a mi queridísima y gran amiga Sirila, no hay palabras de consuelo mi gran amiga, Ánimo, animo amiga, que la vida sigue. QEPD, choco, dejaste un gran vacío en nuestros corazones.
Rosa Rangel
Mi más sentido pésame para la familia Cárdenas, especialmente a mi queridísima amiga Siri, en estos momentos tan tristes, no hay palabras de consuelo, animo, animo mi querida amiga, que la vida sigue, QEPD nuestra amiga choco.
Thank you for the opportunity to care for your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.