Robert L. Cardenas was born Dec. 04, 1958 in Kansas City, Mo. Passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 03, 2019 at Select Care Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

Robert was the son of Robert Cardenas (deceased) and Shirley Avery Cardenas; he grew up along with his sister and brother with his mother and Step-Father, Daniel Moore Jr. living in the Kansas City, MO and Dallas, Texas area.  Robert worked for various companies during his life; Bendix in K.C., Los Alamos Lab, New Mexico, his last position was in Excelsior Springs, MO as an Occupational Therapist; he loved helping people and getting to know his patients. His health problems finally overcame him.  Robert was preceded in death by his father, sister, and grandparents.  Robert is survived by his Mother, Shirley and Step Father, Daniel Moore Jr. of Kimberling City, 1 brother, Monico Cardenas and wife Tina of Las Vegas, 1 daughter, Maria Beaudoin & husband Timmy of Ft. Worth, TX, 1 son, Robert D Cardenas of Oregon, 2 nephews, 1 niece, 1 great niece,  many cousins  and a host of friends.  He will be missed by all.

Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.