In memory of THE Bob Cardona ❤️‍

Portland, ME- Robert Gabat Cardona, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and respected Clinical Sonographer Instructor passed away surrounded by family on February 25, 2024, at the age of 59.

Robert was a man of remarkable strength, wisdom, and determination. Born in Makati, Philippines, he lived a short time in Honolulu, Hawaii, and eventually settled in Maine. Robert's adventurous spirit led him to explore a variety of different places including Miami to attend the University of Jackson Memorial, back to Hawaii at the Queens Medical Center, and also San Diego, California at Scripps Green Hospital. Maine will always be where he returned to as Home.

Robert dedicated himself to continual learning and shared his knowledge and passion with his students at Mercy. His impact on his students extended far beyond the classroom, as he inspired them to strive for excellence and pursue their dreams. His skill and expertise brought comfort and reassurance to countless patients.

In his leisure time, Robert found solace and exhilaration in pursuing his passions or trying a new hobby or project. He enjoyed rock climbing in the summer, sprinting around the track with determination and speed, perfecting his technique for arm wrestling matches, and trying for softball home-runs. His competitive nature enriched the lives and left an impact on all who knew him.

Robert will be deeply missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings, as well as by the countless friends, colleagues, and students whose lives he touched. His passion for life and kindness will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Bob is survived by his wife Stacey (Tourangeau), children Gabriela, Ciara, and Isabela, grandchildren Eva and Ellie, his mother Ester, siblings Elvie, Daniel, Demmy, Elma, Wilma, Fo, and Andy and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland, where a Funeral Service will be held at 9 am on Saturday, March 2nd. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland.

Donations can be made at gofundme.com/bobcardona

As many of you may know, our beloved Bob Cardona has suffered a severe medical condition and is in the CICU at MMC.

He has severe cornary artery blockages and his heart is struggling to keep up with him.

He's had 3 stents placed, an impella heart pump and is currently intubated and undergoing another angio to assess the stents placed or if more are needed. He will also have a pacemaker placed today in hopes to help his heart stabilize and heal.

There are many variables of what next steps look like. But, if anyone is stubborn enough to fight through this, it's Bob.

Bob is such a huge presence in so many lives. Many people have reached out asking what they can do to help and I wanted to start this on behalf of his beautiful family to help with current snd future expenses.

Please share, Bob has such a far reach in this world.

Let's all keep Bob and his family in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.