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Alan Dexter
December 27, 2010
I was in Graduate School at the U of Illinois with Juan. He was one of my favorite people from Graduate School. I had lost touch with him and just today was searching the internet for him. I was saddened to learn that he had passed away. I doubt that many of his family and friends knew how hard he worked and how much he sacrificed to become a PhD and then an MD. He was a wonderful person and I wish I had kept in contact over the years.
Amanda Gattshall
November 8, 2010
Juan Cardenas was a wonderful, warm, caring man. Always made myself and my little brothers feel like he was happy to see us and special. As a high school athlete Dr. Cardenas even came out to watch a game of mine... where he had several patients competeing. Very sad to hear of his passing. A person I would have loved to take my children to.
September 2, 2010
My daughter was a patient of Dr. Cardenas for 20 years and went on to see a physician for adults. We just recently found out that Dr. Cardenas has passed. My daughter has a son now and had hoped he would be his pediatrician. Our hearts go out to Dr.Cardenas's family, he was a great man and physician
The Mohney Family
May 1, 2010
I had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Juan for over 25 years in both pediatrics and neonatology. He was an amazing person and and an exceptional physician. I always kidded him about his better half Deanna and he always immediately agreed with me. I have only fond and warm memories of Juan and his family.
Craig W. Anderson MD
Natalie Cardenas
March 18, 2010
Dear Reader;
My name is Natalie Cardenas. I am Jaun Cardenas's granddaughter. My grandfather.. My grandfather was the most gracious, kind, loving, thoughtful person I know. Every summer I would visit him. It was the time of year I would look forward to most. Everytime I think of my grandpa I think of the summer. I remeber when I was little we would go swimming, my sister grandpa and I, and he would tell us there were sharks in the lake. I was little and didn't know any better so I would swim faster. I always think of that day.I miss y grandpa very much. I'm nat asking for your symapthy. I'm asking that we all remember a time he made us smile, laugh, or helped us. Because that's the way I will always remember him.
Natalie Stern
March 12, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was THE best pediatrician anyone could ask for. He truly cared about the kids and their families. My prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.
Todd,Lisa,Matthew,Mark,Luke and Johnna Puckett
March 10, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was the BEST doctor a family could have!!! He always took the time with our kids and would call and check up on them the next day. He even came in on a Sunday when our son was really sick so we wouldn't have to sit in the emergency room all day. He was amazing, I have so many stories of Dr. C, the love for his job was evident by the care my kids received and by the time he spent seeing how the whole family was doing. Our prayers go out to his wife, kids and grandkids. He will truly be missed and there won't be another doctor like him he was "one of a kind" how blessed we were to have him in our lives!!!!!
February 22, 2010
Love ya, Dr. C!
~Megan, Lindsay, & Aidan
Carol Weber
February 22, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was the best pediatrician, friend and mentor a person could ever have. He was my childrens pediatrician for 20 years. He not only cared for my children medically but also emotionally. He gave educational guidance and life counseling with every visit. Juan has been a true mentor for my son. Even a week before he died my son had the opportunity to speak to Juan on the phone about his educational path. When my daughter came down with H1N1 in November and I didn't feel her current pediatrician was treating her properly I called Juan for help. Juan help me get her into a specialist and made sure she received the treatment he would have personally given her. During the duration of her illness I would send Juan periodic updates and he continued the advice about what we needed to do next. What a wonderful caring person he was. I can truly say that my life and the lives of my children were truly bless for having known Juan Cardenas. We will miss his friendship greatly.
Tony & Jodi Delgado
February 19, 2010
What an amazing doctor he was...Dr. Cardenas will be missed but remembered as a compassionate, caring doctor. We were so grateful to have had our 3 children in his care for more than 20 years. Thank you for being so amazing to our children. He always listened so tenderly when we had concerns, his way of being a doctor was something that could never have been taught but was displayed with true compassion. We will never forgot Dr Cardenas, as he is part of our children's history!
LeAnne Allmon Rhonemus
February 19, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was one of a kind. My children are all grown now, but I will never forget the kind, caring person he was. There were many times that he would call me on a Saturday night just to check on my son, when he was sick. One time my daughter was crawling around on the office floor and found the mylar sticker he so often gave the kids. She was a baby and got the sticker stuck in her throat. After several attempts to get it up, Doctor C. put me and both of my small children in his car drove us to childrens hospital, where they were able to get the sticker out of my babys throat. That is when he stopped handing out mylar stickers, and that is the kind of person, doctor he was. Dr Cardenas never did medicine so he could get rich. He did it because he truly cared. I will never forget him or what a wonderful person he was or how much it meant to know my babies were in his wonderful care.
Rick Petrella
February 18, 2010
Juan is a colleague who will be truly missed. It is wonderful to read all of the tributes to him that are posted. He obviously touched many lives.
Prayers for him and his family.
Rick Petrella
February 18, 2010
Dr.C was such a caring, kind person who always had the time to listen and guide.
He cared for both of our sons into adulthood and was always a gentle spirit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and we will always remember him as a perfect example of "the power of one." Thank you Dr.C for who you were and the positive impact you had on so many. God bless.
The Ware Family
The Filbin's
February 18, 2010
Rest in peace gentle man.
Your smile and kind ways will be missed.
This world truly was a better place because you were here.
Jane Blose
February 17, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was such an intriguing man. He was able to be firm as a businessman yet very caring and tender towards PEOPLE. He loved people. He truly cared for each and every patient and their families and was on a mission to help them however he could. I was always fascinated by his unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He always seemed to have his eye on the next best thing to learn or achieve in life. Juan had the curiosity of a little boy -everything fascinating and interesting to him. Although he seemed quiet, he would often come to my office and just sit while waiting for his next patient, and start deep conversations or impart some of his insights about life. What a fascinating man he was! On a funny note, I'll never forget that he could never stop reminding me how he loved my Triple Layer Chocolate Mocha Cake! He always had a good recipe or idea to share.
Deanna -you were truly blessed with this man who so obviously found you the love of his life. Thank you for sharing him with all of us and making him so happy. May knowing how special he was to all of us comfort you during this time and in the future.
Heather Grant
February 17, 2010
With heartfelt sympathy- you will be missed by all that knew you.
Mark & Amy Huber
February 16, 2010
Juan was such a great example of how to live life. Life was a great exploration and he did so with his gentle nature that made everyone feel at ease. His company so enjoyable, his passion for life so infectious. I will miss his smile that would light up the room.
Michelle Suhayda
February 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Dr. Cardenas' passing. He was the pediatrician for my 2 sons and we really loved him. We will pray for comfort and peace for the family.
Keith & Melissa Butcher
February 16, 2010
What a WONDERFUL Gentleman...We were very BLESSED to have him care for our children...He will be GREATLY missed by all who knew him.
Jeannie Birt
February 16, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was a very caring person and dedicated physician. He was wonderful with our children, especially my son. He looked forward to his appointments with and was very saddened by the news. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.
The Birt Family, Grove City
Lane, Candy, Jacob, Ryan Valentine
February 16, 2010
It is with great sadness that we learned the news of Dr. Cardenas passing. Sadness only for all of us who will miss him so; as we know heaven is richer for having him there. Almost eleven years ago we met Dr. Cardenas after having our first son after struggling for five years with infertility. Dr. Cardenas new a nervous Mom and Dad when he met them! Lucky for us he knew EXACTLY how to calm nervous parents. He was so "genuinely" caring, patient and willing to take his time to explain everything. It was not unusual but the norm for Dr. Cardenas to call us in the evening just to check up on our children through the years when he had seen them during the day for illness. That is a committed, loving and selfless doctor! We have always had and always will have the utmost respect for him. He became a friend through the years and we shared our love of cooking and recipes. At Christmas time we brought him a fresh venison roast as we knew his love for venison. At first it seemed such a strange gift to give your physician. However, he loved it and couldn't wait to prepare it with one of his amazing recipes! The world has lost one of the most incredible doctors and our family shares that loss and the loss of a great friend. To his family we pray that God will bring you peace and comfort during your time of loss and days ahead. He spoke of you all often with much joy in his words and on his face. Thank you for sharing him and his time with the world. The world, MANY children and families are better for knowing him including mine. He will live on in all of those he has touched through the years. He was a man who wasn't afraid to stand up for what he believed in and support what was right and good. He stood tall in our hearts and mind and always will. Thank you Dr. Cardenas for caring so much for all of us. We love and miss you.
Christy
February 15, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Dr. Cardenas's passing. My sons and I always enjoyed our visits with him. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
Nick Hager
February 15, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was a true inspiration to me. Unfortunately I only got to see him a few times but in those few times he changed me.
February 15, 2010
What an extraordinary human being and man. He taught my children and myself many life lessons. We feel so fortunate to have known him and share him with so many. I take comfort in knowing that he lived his life so fully, cooking, traveling...his interest in the arts, politics..
He gave so much to so many and in so many ways..
He showed my boys that you can be a man and still be kind, warm, and giving. You were a godsend to Chloe throughout the years.
I loved that he thought outside the box and relished in staying outside all the beaurocracy when at all possible.
He shared his love of his wife with us, and told me once that it's not opposites that attract..that he used to think that that was the case ..but then he met Deanna and realized how fulfilling it was to find someone to share all his interests with. I met you , Deanna a couple times and you are lovely. I can't imagine how much you'll miss him.
It didn't surprise me that he isn't having a service, how like him that is...so humble and real
You were so often our "true north" Dr. Cardenas...and you healed us both emotionally and physically...what a gift.
We love you ....Jodi, Ian, Seth and Chloe Hammond...and Christi Gehrisch
deb, sean, paris & sommer
February 15, 2010
We were so saddened to hear about Dr. Cardenas . he was the most wonderful doctor and we are blessed to have known him
February 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Cardenas death. He was such a wonderful man & a great doctor. I began seeing Dr. Cardenas when I was 6 years old and he helped me deal with migraines & fight the school system when they diagnosed me with ADD and I was truly just bored. He also helped to fight for my brother for a diagnosis of bipolar when all the specialist couldn't find a diagnosis. He was there and helped find the diagnosis for my other brother who has seizures. No one else could find these conditions/diagnosis and/or didn't care. But Dr. Cardenas was there, listened to the issues and helped find a solution. He was truly a great doctor and a wonderful man. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.
Gino and Maureen Damiani
February 15, 2010
Dear Deanna,
We are saddened to learn of the passing of your husband, Juan. We remember you both from years ago when we were in St. Christopher Church choir together. We remember him as a smiling and cheerful person and we enjoyed spending time with you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope that the passage of time will dampen your sorrow.
Sincerely, Gino and Maureen Damiani
Steve,Debbie,Aimee & Ben Osgood
February 15, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was the most kind,gentle and loving man and doctor. He was and inspiration to all he touched. He was loved and will be missed by our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tammy McClellan
February 15, 2010
He will be missed by both my Son, Braden and also Me. He had given us hope when we thought there wasn't any.
Prayers to all of his family.
February 14, 2010
Deanna and family I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Cardenas, he was a wonderful man who was loved by many, he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Deepest Sympathies
Marlene Romans
Sherrie Cunningham
February 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Deanna and the Cardenas family. As you are well aware, we lost a wonderful man. May there be comfort in knowing heaven has a new angel. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this most difficult time. Sherrie Cunningham (Grove City, OH)
February 14, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was a wonderful man who truly cared about his patients. We were honored to know him but regret it was only for a year. He will be missed by us all. Sincerely, Christi Lindow and family
cops
February 14, 2010
The Central Ohio Pediatric Society extends its heartfelt sympathy to the Cardenas family for the loss of Dr. Juan. He will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for sharing him with us and for giving him to the community to serve those that needed him the most!
Terri Brown
February 14, 2010
I just heard of Dr. Juan Cardenas' passing after his sharing with us his condition last year and his continuas care of my children and myself over the past 20 plus years! He said to just give him "good vibes" after telling us of his condition. I pray he is in a much better place, but he will surely be missed emensely by myself and my children for all his love and compassion and caring of us all! God bless his family in this time of loss of a very great and wonderful doctor, friend and famili! Our prayers and good vibes are with you all!! We love you Dr. Cardenas!!
Debbie Wuertz
February 14, 2010
When I met Dr. Cardenas almost 19 years ago I had no idea the constant he would be in my life. He not only took care of my children but also of me while I traveled the rough road of having a child with ADHD. I do not know what I would have done all of these years without him. I am so thankful God put him in my life and he will be sadly missed. He was not only an wonderful doctor, he was also a wonderful person.God Bless!
Debbie Boehm
February 14, 2010
Dr Cardenas was our sons Dr for several years. Justin was ADD and he worked so hard to help Justin succeed in school. We would occasionally see him around town and he always spoke as was the kind and generous person and Dr he was. He will be missed. Our sympathies to you and all of your family.
Tonya King
February 14, 2010
I had the priveledge of working with Dr.Cardenas both personally regarding my children, and professionally with Grove City Psychological Services where I work as an office manager. Dr. Cardenas, thank you for everything you have done for my boys and the understanding and caring you have shown them. We all miss you, and our prayers are with your family..The King Family
Charles & Sue McGuire
February 14, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 14, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was a great man, friend, and doctor. He helped my family and took the time to talk to us. No other doctor can compare to him. My family and I were lucky to have had him as our doctor. He will be missed.
Lindsay Shepherd
February 14, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was a great man, friend, and doctor. He helped my family and took the time to talk to us. No other doctor can compare to him. My family and I were lucky to have had him as our doctor. He will be missed.
February 14, 2010
To the family of Dr. Cardenas, I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Cardenas in our newborn nursery at Mt Carmel Medical Center. I looked forward to visiting with him when he came to see his newborns and to marvel in the tenderness he extended to them and their parents. I also had the chance at holiday times to enjoy his culinary skills in the elaborate desserts he used to bring. He will he greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
Terri Petty,RN (Mt Carmel Medical Center Newborn Nursery)
Nancy Ward Smith
February 14, 2010
I would like to express my most sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Cardenas. My children were patients of Dr. Cardenas since 1986, prior to the Grove City Southwest Practice and remained his patients through adolence. It is such a medical void for this loss. Laura and Justin Ward, and Nancy Ward Smith
Laura Cook
February 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dr. Cardenas. I appreciate the years of care for my son. Dr Cardenas always had something to say when coming into our waiting room to make us laugh and to let us know he was truly there for my son. He was a great children's doctor.
AMY DODSON
February 14, 2010
I am sorry for the family's loss as well as the medical community. Dr Cardenas was a loving Dr. who I believed loved all of his patients as his own. A caring and loving Doctor a truely rare trait today. The world has lost a great man.
Debbie Coss
February 14, 2010
An outstanding doctor,
an inspiring mentor,
a trusted friend.
We will always remember his compassion, expert attention to our childrens' medical needs, and his amusing conversations about traveling, food, and life. Dr. Cardenas will be sadly missed, but always remembered as our favorite 'family doctor'.
Debbie and Ed Coss and family
Jennifer
February 13, 2010
There are just no words to describe the impact Dr Cardenas has made in the lives of my children and myself. He will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him or having him care for your children. He was the best. So sad for the loss of a wonderful person who helped so many people.
Carrie,Doug,Kaitlyn and Jacob Kuhn
February 13, 2010
Dr Cardenas was an excellent doctor, there are not to many that can compare to him. My son was one of his AD/HD patients, and we had a rough battle from the get go. Dr.Cardneas fought every battle we did,right along with us. He always made you welcomed in his office and treated you like family. Like many of parents, he made me a better parent. To the Cardneas family, my thoughts our with you, and just believe that heaven is getting another angel.
Jason
February 13, 2010
Dr. Juan Cardenas is perhaps the greatest physician I have ever encountered. He cared for me from the age of 7 until 18. His humor, compassion, honesty, and love of medicine rivaled that of his love for his patients and drove me to the medical field. I am what I am because of Dr. Cardenas. He is a master clincian, diagnostician, undaunting advocate for his patients, and most of all a true friend. He was the Jonas Salk of his patients hearts and lives; far outreaching the accomplishments of names that will live forever in medicine. He will, however, live forever in my and my families hearts and the families of all those he served so well and graciously.
Katharine Snyder
February 13, 2010
Our family had the honor of nowing Dr. Cardenas for 22 years. He was a great doctor who took the time to get to know his patients. He was a great role model and was so excited about life. There was never a time when he turned us down to talk or visit. He will be geratly missed.
Brittany Coss
February 13, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Cardenas. No words can express my gratitude for 21 years of care and for his inspiration and guidance as I myself head to medical school to become a pediatrician. The engraved stethoscope I received from him upon college graduation will be worn with pride and as a constant reminder of Dr. Cardenas' care and compassion toward his patients. He will be greatly missed and I plan to keep his spirit alive!
February 13, 2010
I have AD/HD.A Dr.Carenas was my AD/HD doctor.He always was a nice guy, and I'm going to miss him. It about makes me in tears.
(Jamie Propst Grove City OH)
Michele, Gary, Shelby & Cody Buckingham
February 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Cardenas. He was a awsome doctor. Not only was he a doctor to my 2 children from the time they were born but he was a teacher to parenting to my husband and I. He truely loved the children of his practice as his own. The world need more doctors like him. Rest in Peace!
Donna Mowry
February 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Cardenas Family. My children loved him as their pediatrician and as a mother, I had the utmost respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed, Rita, Teddy, Michael Osborn
February 13, 2010
We feel like we have lost a member of our family. We loved Dr. Cardenas and we know he loved us! When I first brought our sick infant son to him, he said, " Honey, you need to put away those baby books and this is what we are going to do to make your son well!" It worked and it has been a loving relationship between us ever since! When our son made Eagle Scout, he came to the court of honor. When our youngest was taking cooking classes, he used to send him recipes. One time he spent so much time talking to the boys that the nurse knocked on the door to see if everything was ok! When you were with him, he made you feel like you were the only patient he had that day! We would like to thank his family for sharing him with us. We were blessed to know him and to have him in our lives. The world was a better place because of Dr. Cardenas and his patients and families will never forget him.
Barb Minister
February 13, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Cardenas passing. I have so many precious memories of our conversations about my sons. His advice and demeanor was something I will never forget and forever be thankful that we had him in our lives. Although the world has lost a wonderful human being, God opened his doors to welcome a beautiful soul. Dr. Cardeanas and his family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
February 13, 2010
Deanna, Peg and I were sorry to read of Juan's passing. We didn't know him well but what we did know was that he was a good and caring doctor and human being. He was also a good cook. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don and Peg Clarke
Nancy Crothers
February 13, 2010
I first met Juan in 1954, when we were students at the American High School in Mexico City. He was a wonderful person, interested in everything. We have kept in touch through the years and last saw each other in Huatulco in 2003 at a reunion. I shall miss my friend. Peace be with his wife, Deanna and his family.
Phyllis Estepp
February 13, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was not only an excellent doctor, but a caring, compassionate man. My daughters were his patients for years. We had numerous conversations about our love of volleyball throughout the years. I am saddened to hear that he passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. He was a very special man.
Susan Reasinger
February 13, 2010
My most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Dr Juan Cardenas.Dr Cardenas was my son's pediatrician and primary physician for 14 years. He was always warm and compassionate and took the necessary time to discuss the entire family unit not just discuss my child's symptoms. He always made me feel that he was genually concerned about all of us. S. Reasinger
Mary Mulvany
February 13, 2010
Dr. Cardenas was an excellent doctor and an even better man. My children adored him and were saddened to hear of his passing. He was one of a kind and in many ways, I am a better parent because of the hundreds of office visits and conversations we had during the last 22 years. Godspeed Dr. Cardenas.
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