With heavy hearts, the family of Karen Marie Cardenas announces her unexpected passing on Sunday, January 21st, 2018 in Sudbury. Karen was the beloved and very proud mother to her two boys, Dylan and Braden and her daughter, Kaitlyn. She was the wife of Jason, predeceased 2016. Left also to miss her beautiful smile and infectious laugh are her parents Peter and Marilyn Bryant, siblings Laura (Sean) Lavigne and Allen (Pamela). Karen had a wonderful bedside manner as a nurse and a great love of all animals and scrapbooking. She will be missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins near and far. There will be a private family gathering to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to your local Food Bank. www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca