Wales/Southbridge: Estevan "Steven" J. Cardenas, 48, of Haynes Hill Rd., formerly of Southbridge, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26 ^th , in the Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, after a brief illness.

He leaves his longtime companion of 19 years, Susan Y. Walch; his son, Mason C. Cardenas of Wales; his mother, Elaine B. Cardenas of Southbridge; his sister, Carla Henrard and her husband Christopher of Charlton; his nine brothers, Felix Cardenas, Jr. and his longtime companion Nancy Darbee of Venice, FL, Michael Cardenas of Southbridge, Jeffrey Cardenas of Southbridge, Anthony Cardenas of Southbridge, Paul Cardenas of Southbridge, Philip Cardenas of Southbridge, Camile Cardenas and his wife Corina of Wales, Daniel Cardenas of Brookfield and Rafael Cardenas and his wife Deanne of Sturbridge; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles.  He was predeceased by his brother, Ricardo Cardenas.  Steven was born in Southbridge the son of the late Felix A. Cardenas, Sr.

Steven was a machinist at Arland Tool in Sturbridge for 27 years.  In his youth he played football and baseball.  He played softball in the Southbridge Softball league.  Steven was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and Boston Red Sox fan.  He also loved to sing and especially enjoyed singing Lynyrd Skynyrd songs. Above all he loved spending time with his son Mason.

His funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 ^nd , from the Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial in St. George Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.   Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 ^st , from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.