Antonia Cardenas, 87, of Millbury, Ohio, and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home. She was born June 8, 1937, in Brownsville, Texas to Claudio and Angelita (Loya) Martinez. On October 27, 1957, she married Arnoldo Cardenas. Mrs. Cardenas provided loving care to numerous children and families over her life. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting her favorite casinos, and playing bingo at local churches. Antonia shared her love of dancing, music, and cooking with her family. She was a longtime parishioner at St. Peter & Paul & St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Churches.

Antonia is survived by her children, Susana (Jose Sr.) Lopez, Jose Cardenas, Sandra Peltier, and Arnoldo (Shannon) Cardenas Jr.; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Natividad (Tomas) Hernandez; along with many nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, Arnoldo; son-in-law, Steve Peltier; 4 brothers and a sister.

The family will receive friends at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280) Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Funeral services Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Epiphany of the Lord Parish- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church