Delia's life was rooted in deep devotion to Family. She was born in her grandparents' home—Jesus and Adelaida Cardenas—on San Marcos Street, just steps from San Fernando Cemetery No. 1. The eldest child of Gilberto and Gerarda Cardenas, Delia spent her early years helping her family sell flowers. Later, she lovingly supported her father and stepmother Maria, in raising her siblings: Gilberto Jr., Consuelo, Enrique, and stepsister Maria Antonietta. She also cashiered at the family grocery store and assisted through an expansion of the business into a limousine livery service.

After Lanier High School, Delia dedicated her professional life to public service, working at Kelly Air Force Base, Audie Murphy VA Hospital, and San Antonio Missions National Historic Park.

Civically, she was a charter member of the Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Club, promoting leadership, education, and sisterhood among Mexican American women. She was also a founding member of the Bexar County Chicana Political Coalition dedicated to civic engagement and advocacy.

Anchored in her Catholic faith, Delia was a devoted parishioner, choir member, and fundraiser at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.

She found joy in spending quality time with family, loved flower gardens, pan dulce, and the charm of her cherished historic home.

Delia is survived by her former husband, Rogelio Arzola; her children: Diana Arzola Stephens, Robert Arzola (husband Steven McCune), and Christina Arzola Van Epps (husband Edward Van Epps); and her grandchildren: Gabriel Gonzalez (wife Karla), Brianna Shay Stephens, Annalisa Arzola, Jason Van Epps (wife Anahi), and Vandy Van Epps.

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Sunday, June 8, 2025

The family will receive friends at 3:00pm

Memorial Rosary to be recited at 4:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Memorial Mass will be offered at 2:00pm

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

1715 N. Zarzamora St.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Delia's name to the

San Antonio Grace Place Alzheimer Center

2718 Danbury St.,  Suite 02

San Antonio, Texas 78217

or to the

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

C/O Administration Office

824 Kentucky Ave.

San Antonio, Texas 78201