Frank Cardenas

F rank C ardenas, age 82, of North Platte, Nebraska, died at Great Plains Health on January 4, 2022.

Frank was born January 18, 1939, in Sutherland. He was one of 13 children born to Pedro and Manuela Cardenas and was raised in North Platte. He graduated from NPHS then went to work for Latcher Construction, which was later bought out by James. E. Simon Construction. Frank started as a heavy equipment operator, worked as Plant Operator then was Foreman. After working 47 years he retired in 2011.

On September 7, 1961, Frank was united in marriage to Rose Soto in Ogallala and they made their home together in North Platte.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. After retiring, Frank enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Pedro and Manuela; brother, Jose; sister, Mary Kimbrough; and sister-in-law, Denise Cardenas.

Survivors include his children, Phillip (Page) Cardenas, of Cheyenne, WY, and Jose (Krystal) Cardenas, Thomas Cardenas (Shannon Kirkpatrick), Cristina Cardenas (Robert Lawrence, Sr.), Linda Cardenas Johnson (Rick Miller) and Tammy (Brian) Torrez, all of North Platte; his brothers, Juan, Paul, Antonio, Pete, Jr. (Lena), Thomas and Michael Cardenas; sisters, Virginia Lopez, Lucy Ackerman, Rosie (John) Rodriguez and Ophelia Martinez; 12 grandchildren; and many other family.

Services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.