Cardinet, Walter M. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thurs. evening, September 29th, 2011. He was born in Oakland, California to George H and Mary Cardinet, April 22, 1918. He is survived by his loving son, Walter M Cardinet Jr. and granddaughters, Kelly Nemecek of Phoenix, Arizona, Simone Nelson of San Jose, California, and Gina Johnson of Elk Grove, California. He is also survived by 6 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603. Viewing will be prior to the service; from 10:00 to 11:00. All are invited to a reception lunch at Max's Restaurant immediately following the service. Burial at the New Auburn Cemetery will take place at 2:30 pm. Please sign the guestbook at chapelofthehills-auburn.com Published in San Francisco Chronicle on October 4, 2011