Jose Ivan Cardenas' Obituary
Jose Ivan Cardenas, 35, of Oakland, Ca. passed away suddenly on June 12, 2021.
Jose was a proud Oakland native, born to Maria de Los Angeles and Jose Jesus at Highland Hospital on September 13, 1985. He was later joined by his younger brother, Bernardo, whom he adored on August 1, 1988. Jose graduated from Life Academy in 2003 and made his career as a baker working at Arizmendi for 13 years. If you knew Jose, you knew that his smile could light up a room. His passion for his family, collective work, biking, baking, building, and fishing was infectious and he was deeply loved by his community.
Jose is survived by his wife, Ruth; his three daughters, Maya , Naomi, and Luna; and his parents Angie and Jose.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Jose touched are invited to his memorial service atChapel of the Chimes (4499 Piedmont Ave.) on July 2nd, 2021 from 2:00-5:00 PM.
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