Madge C. Valdez - Passed away on January 3, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Ernest Valdez and Joe Cardoza. Cherished mother of Bill Cardoza (Nanette) of Novato. Adored grandmother of Sheri Struk (Nathan) of Beaverton, OR and Kristy Lewis (Kirt) of Sacramento. Beloved great-grandmother of Melody Lewis and Caliana Struk. Loving sister of the late Nora Bettencourt. Survived by numerous cousins.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Petaluma, the staff of Petaluma Care & Rehab, Madgeâ??s caregiver, Sera, and her many friends and neighbors for their assistance and support.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Service, Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952 or the Hanna Boys Center, P.O. Box 100, Sonoma, CA 95476. Private Entombment: Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma.
Age: 85 years.