Cadesia V Rivera

Cadesia V Rivera obituary

Cadesia V Rivera

Cadesia Rivera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Einan's at Hillcrest - Kennewick on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Cadesia Valena Ragsdale, 46, of Kennewick, WA, passed away on August 12, 2025

She was born on February 14th, 1979, in Pasco, Washington, at Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center to Mary and David Ragsdale, and lived a life full of love, kindness, and many happy memories.

Cadesia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She attended Pasco High and obtained her G.E.D. from Job Core in Moses Lake, Washington. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and was a pillar of strength to all who knew her. She was passionate about praise and worship in the mornings and called her family and friends anytime. She enjoyed cooking, and her generosity and warm spirit touched the lives of many.

She is survived by her father, David Ragsdale; her children, Israel Cardenas, Dante Montez, and his wife, Alyssa; Nassiah Ragsdale, Isabella Ragsdale; her brother Marlando Jordan, and his wife, Megan; and her sisters Nakita Mary and her husband, Leory, Davite Brads and her husband, Rodick, and two grandchildren, Kendrick and Zuri, as well as her nephews, Isaiah Jordan and Ephesian Mary, nieces, Promise and Epiphany Mary and Annabelle Jordan, and a host of cousins, extended family members, and friends.

Cadesia was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jordan. Her family and friends will truly miss her.

A celebration of life service for Cadesia will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 5, at Sozo Church, 1350 S. Rainier St, Kennewick, WA.

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