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Mary Richardson Obituary

Mary Ellen Cardoza Richardson stepped into Heaven Saturday, October 9, 2010. Mary was born to Clara Rodrigues Cardoza and Joseph Macado Cardoza in March 1930. Mary was a true native of San Luis Obispo. She married Herbert Tasken Richardson of Cuyama Sept. 12, 1947, at the Old Mission Church in San Luis Obispo. She was living at the Ralph Neate Extended living Home in Coalinga. Mary is survived by son Herbert T. Richardson III (Denise); granddaughters Ranae and Brandon Shoemaker; great-granddaughter Sierra and great-grandson Evan Schoemaker; grandson Herbert T. Richardson IV (Martha); great-grandchildren Jazell, Donovan and Mylaya; sisters LaVerne Storni, Dolores Farnum (Dan) and JoAnn Wilding (David); Charlotte Cardoza, wife of brother Manuel Macado Cardoza of Olympia Wash.; many nieces and nephews and children that she cared for through the years. She was preceded in death by husband Herbert, Oct. 1, 1994. She was loved by family and anyone who knew her. Family viewing will be from 3pm to 5pm, Wednesday Oct. 13, 2010 at Reis Family Mortuary, 991 Nipomo St. in San Luis Obispo. Graveside services are 10am, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Old Mission Cemetery, given by Deacon Chuck Roeder. Reis Family Mortuary 544-7400 San Luis Obispo

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 13, 2010.

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Pamela Meeds

November 6, 2010

LaVerne & family, I was so sorry to read of the death of your sister. She joins the Rodrigues family in heaven, and leaves many family members to honor her memory.
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David and Kathy Rossi

October 21, 2010

Mary was the sweetest lady and will be dearly missed as Herby is. Kathy and I both worked with Herb for many years till his retirement and were very close to this loving couple. We'll always remember seeing them in their matching outfits. We're sure they're in heaven, happy again and holding hands.

Dori Hainline

October 13, 2010

I will miss Aunt Mary dearly, she is now with Uncle Herb and very happy. Im sure she is in heaven laughing it up with her siblings as our family does so well when we are together. I Love you Lots Aunt Mary, Dori (daughter of Manuel Cardoza)

Dori Hainline

October 13, 2010

My Aunt Mary you will be missed dearly, I will cherish all the wonderful memories I have with you. Your now with Uncle Herb once again and very happy. Im sure you and your siblings in heaven are laughing it up like our family did so well when we were together. I Love you, Dori (Manuel's daughter)

Maryann Adelina Cardoza Berry

October 13, 2010

My heart is sadden by the passing of my cousin, Mary Ellen. She and I had a special bond during our young years. I'll treasure my memories of her.

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