Regina Ann Gardonia, 71, Independence, Mo. passed away Sat., Feb. 5, 2005 surrounded by her family at Independence Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby W. Gardonia. She is survived by two sons Kenneth and Gary; three daughters, Paula Malleck, Donna Gardonia-Sands, Mary Sommer; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother Lawrence Ludwig and sister Virginia Reyhle. A visitation will be held from 9 - 10:00 am, Thursday, Feb. 10 at St. Mark�s Catholic Church, Independence, Mo. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In honor of her tutorial work, the family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann�s Catholic School, 217 S. Cedar, Indep., Mo. 64053.