ILaria "LaLa" Cardoza

ILaria “LaLa” Cardoza, age 87, passed away on December 7, 2019 in Brighton, Colorado. She was born on September 27, 1932 to Manuel and Conception “Concha” (Cruz) Cardoza in Ft. Lupton, Colorado where she continued growing up and completing her seven years of schooling.

For labor ILaria was a stay at home caregiver, living on her own for 31 years. She provided loving and unconditional care to everyone whom needed it, especially to her mother, nieces and nephews, and even her great nieces and nephews. ILaria was a devoted and loyal member of St. Williams Catholic Church, she was an exceptional cook, and loved to socialize with her family and friends. She was a very funny lady and loved to watch her “Channel 7” that always featured her favorite shows, “General Hospital” and “The Price is Right”. 

ILaria is survived by her two siblings: Manuel (Dora) Cardoza of Greeley, Colorado, her Sister Annie Luevano of Ft. Lupton, along by many extended nieces and nephews. She is preceded in passing by both her Mother and Father; Manuel and Conception (Cruz) Cardoza, and three other siblings, Rachel Madrigal, Mickey Morales and Florentino “Tito” Cardoza.

Friends, Family, and all of those whose lives ILaria touched are all invited to attend her Rosary/Funeral Service’s starting at 11:00 AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Ft. Lupton on Saturday, December 14th. There will be a chance to pay your respects beforehand at 10:30AM, and her interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery that following Monday at 12:00PM. 

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