Pedro Cardoza

Obituary of Pedro Cardoza

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Pedro Cardoza was born on March 29, 1959, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He passed away suddenly on February 19, 2024, at his home in Homestead, Florida. Pedro was only 64 years old. Pedro is survived by his eight siblings, including Juan Cardoza, Minerva Cardoza Hodges, Sergio Cardoza (Martha), Arminda Cardoza Rodriguez (Jose), Hermelinda Cardoza, Raquel Cardoza, Elia Cardoza Gonzalez (David), and Marcos Cardoza, Jr. (Josefina). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pedro is preceded in death by his father Marcos Cardoza, his mother Manuela Garza Cardoza, and his nephew Daniel Alejandro Hodges. Pedro spent his childhood in Mexico and moved with his family to San Benito, Texas, when he was 12 years old. He attended San Benito schools during his teenage years. During his 20s, Pedro spent time living between San Benito, Texas and Homestead, Florida. He became a carpenter and established his home in Homestead, Florida during his 30s. Pedro spent his time surrounded by family and friends in Homestead and would vacation to San Benito regularly. Pedro was an exemplary brother and uncle. He embodied the best qualities of unconditional love, strength, humor, and generosity as could be seen in how he cared for his family. He took great pride in his carpentry work and strived for perfection in all he built. On the weekends, Pedro enjoyed having a great time barbecuing, drinking, smoking, and playing cards with family and friends. His departure has caused a deep sadness to his family and all who knew and loved him. Family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation services to be held at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, TX on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Pedro’s Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 351 S. Bowie St., San Benito, TX at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow to Las Rusias Memorial Cemetery in Las Rusias, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Pedro Cardoza at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331. Pedro Cardoza nació el 29 de marzo de 1959 en Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México. Falleció repentinamente el 19 de febrero de 2024 en su casa de Homestead, Florida. Pedro tenía sólo 64 años. A Pedro le sobreviven sus ocho hermanos, entre ellos Juan Cardoza, Minerva Cardoza Hodges, Sergio Cardoza (Martha), Arminda Cardoza Rodríguez (José), Hermelinda Cardoza, Raquel Cardoza, Elia Cardoza González (David) y Marcos Cardoza, Jr. (Josefina). También le sobreviven numerosas sobrinas, sobrinos y primos. A Pedro le precedieron en muerte su padre Marcos Cardoza, su madre Manuela Garza Cardoza y su sobrino Daniel Alejandro Hodges. Pedro pasó su infancia en México y se mudó con su familia a San Benito, Texas, cuando tenía 12 años. Asistió a las escuelas de San Benito durante su adolescencia. Cuando tenía 20 años, Pedro pasó un tiempo viviendo entre San Benito, Texas y Homestead, Florida. Se convirtió en carpintero y estableció su casa en Homestead, Florida cuando tenía 30 años. Pedro pasaba su tiempo rodeado de familiares y amigos en Homestead y viajaba regularmente a San Benito. Pedro fue un hermano y un tío ejemplar. Encarnaba las mejores cualidades de amor incondicional, fuerza, humor y generosidad, como se podía ver en la forma en que cuidaba a su familia. Se enorgullecía mucho de su trabajo de carpintería y se esforzaba por alcanzar la perfección en todo lo que construía. Los fines de semana, Pedro disfrutaba pasar un buen rato haciendo barbacoas, bebiendo, fumando y jugando a las cartas con familiares y amigos. Su partida ha causado una profunda tristeza a su familia y a todos los que lo conocieron y quisieron. Familiares y amigos pueden asistir a los servicios de visita que se llevarán a cabo en la funeraria Thomae-Garza el martes 5 de marzo de 2024, de 3:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. El rosario se realizará a las 19:00 horas. La misa fúnebre de Pedro se llevará a cabo el miércoles 6 de marzo de 2024 en la Iglesia Católica de St. Benedict en San Benito, Texas, a las 10:00 a. m. El entierro se llevará a cabo inmediatamente después de la misa en el Cementerio Conmemorativo de Las Rusias en Las Rusias, Texas. Puede firmar el libro de visitas en línea, encender una vela conmemorativa o enviar palabras de consuelo a la familia de Pedro Cardoza en www.thomaegarza.com. Arreglos funerarios confiados al cuidado de Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Tuesday
5
March

Visitation

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
395 S. Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
9563991331
Tuesday
5
March

Rosary

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
395 S. Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
9563991331
Wednesday
6
March

Funeral Mass

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
St. Benedict Catholic Church
Bowie St
San Benito, Texas, United States
Wednesday
6
March

Interment

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Las Rucias Cemetery
HWY 281
Las Rucias, Texas, United States
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