Mar. 12, 1962 - Apr. 28, 2025
Date of Service: May 9, 2025
Service Program
Tracy Ann Cardenas of Rupert passed away April 28, 2025, at the age of 63, She was born March 12, 1962 to James and Margaret McMichael in Twin Falls, Idaho were she spent her childhood and school-aged years.
In 1981 Tracy married Paul Clarke and to this union were born 3 children, Chad, Nichole, and Sean. They later divorced.
In 1996 Tracy married her soulmate and the love of her life, Juan Cardenas. She settled into the role of a dairy farmer's wife with pride and joy. She loved being wherever Juan was. They late parted ways.
Tracy truly knew that it was more of a blessing to give than to receive "Acts 20:35." Her generosity knew no boundaries. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Auntie and a beautiful soul who would help anyone in need, she had a heart that knew no hatred and forgave everyone, no matter the circumstance, she always said life was to short to squabble and not forgive. She loved camping in the mountains and spending time outdoors.
Tracy not only raised her own 3 children but also raised 3 beautiful grandchildren and loved them all with everything she had.
Tracy was preceded in death by her parents James and Margaret, her siblings, Matilda, Jesse, Margaret Rose, Dave, Margaret Kristine, Oliver, Patrick, Jody, Bert, and Andrew.
Tracy is survived by her children: Chad Clarke, Nichole Clarke, Sean Clarke, Savanna Clarke, Jose Clarke and Izabella Clarke, Sisters Linda Miller, Leah Hoover and Melody Vaquera. Many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 at Hansen Mortuary in Rupert, Idaho. Viewing for family and friends will be held for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.
