Yolanda Cardona was born August 28, 1953 in Fresno California to Julia and Arnulfo Cardona. Was called to Heaven on March 29, 2017 after a battle with illness.
She is survived by her children Terry Loader of Canon City, CO, Joyce Wickerd husband Michael of Kingman, AZ, George Loader of Florence AZ. James (Bimbo) Sowder of Kingman, AZ and many more claimed as her own. Grand children Xavier Baca, Tenaya Plaisance, Isaiah Baca, Shanae Dettloff, Tommy Loader wife Sara , Diamond Loader, Anthony Wickerd. Victoria Edwards, Tracy Hornback, Rya Loader, Zeke Ludi-Duvall, Nevaeh Ludi, Freja Loader, Guage Loader Great Grand children Aniyah Baca, Xavier Baca Jr, Theodore Plaisance, Lex Plaisance, Castiel Plaisance, Ryder Baca, Kane Baca Tommy Loader Jr., Miss Gracie Loader, Auhbree Loader, little Axel Loader (on the way), Dominik Loader, Olliyvr Edwards, Aidan Edwards, Evan Hornback,
Mother Julia Cardona, Sisters Beatrice Menjares husband Tom, Sylvia Galindo husband Frank, Nora Cruz husband Tony, Ernie Cardona wife Claudia and nieces and nephews Julie Cardona, Brian Jimenez, Johnny Jimenez, Bridget Lozano, Dominic Jimenez, Deanna Martinez, Jose Martinez, Angelo Martinez, Francisco Estorga, Salome Cardona, Andrea Alejandro, Angie Garrette, Jennifer Cardona and many, many great nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her father Arnulfo Cardona and brother Sonny Cardona.
Yolanda was raised in Fort Collins Colorado attending Fort Collins High School, married Terry Loader August 12, 1970 at St. Josephs church in Fort Collins.
Moved to Arizona 1989 and has resided there since.
Her passion was her family and taking pictures of clouds. She was a very patient, kind and loving woman.
She will be missed by all.
Service is on April 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd.
Reception to follow, bring a dish if desired.