Donna J. Cardoza, age 86, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 27, 2026.
She was born on January 17, 1940, at Mercy Hospital in Merced, California to Henry and Frances “Irene” (Young) Thomas of Winton, California.
Donna is survived by her daughter Daffiney Cardoza of Hilmar, California, and son Mark
{Kelly) Cardoza of Broken Bow, Nebraska, as well as her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her Husband John A. Cardoza, her son James l. Young, her daughter Vicky S. McCarthy and by her parents and siblings.
A Catholic Service will be held in California at a later date.
In Lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made in Donna’s name to: Brookstone View activities fund.
