Mary was a devoted homemaker and caregiver whose greatest purpose in life was her family. She cared not only for her own children but also for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always putting the needs of others before her own. She welcomed everyone with kindness, had a generous and giving heart, and was always willing to help her children, grandchildren, and anyone else in need however she could. She found her greatest happiness in having her family together and creating memories that will be treasured for generations.

Mary was the heart and soul of her family. She was the glue that kept everyone connected through the years, always encouraging togetherness, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Her strength, wisdom, and unwavering devotion created a legacy that will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.

"Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord." — Matthew 25:23

Her greatest legacy is the family she built, the values she instilled, and the love that will forever bind them together. Though she is no longer with us, that love lives on in each of us. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

Mary is lovingly survived by her children: Arthur Cardenas, Phillip Cardenas, Rita Cardenas, Salvador Soto Jr., Paul Soto, and Showe Paul Soto. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Ashley Fuentes, Jorge Arteaga, Henry Cardenas, Aryanna Cardenas, Brittany Cardenas, Phillip Cardenas Jr., Gabby Medina, Alexis Soto, Mariah Soto, Felicia Soto, Jonpaul Rodello, Salvador Soto III, Mike Soto, Skye Soto, Showe Paul Soto Jr., and Cristofer Soto; as well as 13 beloved great-grandchildren; And siblings: Emma Markey, Wayne Markey, Arthur Markey, Josie Jasso, Robert Alcarez, Johnny Alcarez, Ralph Alcarez, and Irene Trujillo.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved son, Blas Markey; her grandson, Joshua Sotoher; parents William H. Markey and Mary Socorro Verastique Alcaraz; siblings, Ralph Verastique, Eugene Markey, Claude Markey, Jesse Markey, and Michael Markey