Salvadora Cardona Guzman

Salvadora Cardona Guzman, known to most as “Miss Rosa” or “Rosin”, fought the good fight against Alzheimer’s and passed away peacefully at her home entering eternal grace on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of 72. She is preceded in death by her mother, Salvadora Velazquez (wife of her late stepfather, Juan Velazquez), father, Juan Cardona (husband of her late stepmother, Candida Cardona); brother, Israel Cardona; sister, Ada Cardona; and step-grandson, Kierston Roussell. She was the wife of the late Gonzalo Muller, and later in life, Gerardo Guzman. Mourning her departure ,but cherishing all the memories are her two daughters, Minerva Muller and Susane Medina; grandchildren, Aaliyah Daniels( fiance Shaun Triston Moore), Christina Medina( fiance Bennet Harris), Luis Medina Jr, Mia Daniels, and Gea Canselo (wife of Nick Canselo), Audriana Roussell and Meosha Roussell; her great grandchildren, Benjamin and Bronx Harris, Kimora Ausbrooks, along with Kobe and Kniko Canselo; stepchildren, Hilda Alvarez, Dora Polanco, and Jose Guzman; siblings, Angel Luis Cardona( husband of Isabel), Domingo Cardona, Maria Cuevas, Aida Santiago (wife of Carlos), David Velazquez( husband of Marisol), Hector Velazquez( husband of Rosie), Juan Velazquez Jr. (husband of Nelida), Maria Cardona, Juan Cardona Jr, Josue Cardona, Hiram Cardona( husband of Carmen), Raquel Malave( wife of Willie), Eleazar Atkins( wife of Randy), Mariam Rosario( wife of Antonio), Merary Velez (wife of David); and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews as well. She was born and raised in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. At the age of 18 with her high school education moved to Detroit, Michigan where she took ESL classes to better herself and her family. Long term employee of Chrysler Corporation until she moved to Louisiana in 1983. She worked many jobs to provide for her two daughters and was no stranger to hard work from Sizzler Restaurant to the Marriott Hotel and retired from Brand Scaffold for over 20+ years. She was raised in a Pentecostal Church and always remembered her roots and urged her children to follow God. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, fishing, slot machines at the Casino’s, gardening, but nothing compared to her wanting to spend time with her family and friends with a good meal and some music. She worked diligently all her life to ensure she never had to ask anyone for anything. Known for always being the first to want to help someone in need. She had a heart of gold. The family would like to give a special heartfelt thanks to Kingsley House Adult Daycare, Mr. Malcolm of Kingsley House, Dr. Cornell Rogers, Dr. Jamie Hutchinson, Dr. Hector Cabrera, Notre Dame Hospice, Chantell Reed, and Dr. Pearlie H. Elloie. Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, February 28, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA.