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Mary Cadena Obituary

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A beloved daughter, sister, Tía, niece and friend to all, Mary Cadena went to our Heavenly Father on February 11, 2014. She was born on February 5, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas. Mary served the Texas Air Force National Guard for 8 years. She worked for the Federal Government for 35 years in the Cryptologic Cyber Syster Division as a Logistics Manager. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel M. Cadena Jr. and Victoria S. Cadena; her sister, Dolores Arsate; and niece, Rowena Arsate. She is loved and will be missed by her brothers, Danny (Esther) Cadena, Manuel Cadena III, David (Diana) Cadena, Victor (Nicole) Cadena and Oscar (Cindy) Cadena; her sisters, Dora Hernandez, Concha (Rudy Sr.) Niño, Elizabeth (Mike) Avila, Beatrice (Valdo) Castillo and Melinda Huerta; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be held at Castillo Mission Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, with Military Honors scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Procession departs the Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014, for a 10 a.m. Memorial Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 7893 Grissom Road, 78251. A private burial is scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Breast Cancer Organization. Services under the direction of Castillo Mission Funeral Home.


Published by San Antonio Express-News on Feb. 18, 2014.
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Mary, It's so hard to believe that it's been Ten years I love you Sis, and I hold you in my Heart .
Your Sister;
Concha Niño

Concha Niño

Family

February 12, 2024

May the Perpetual light shine upon you.

Concha Niño

Sister

February 12, 2021

Concha Niño

Sister

February 12, 2021

Mary you will never be forgotten .
We love you and miss you
The Houston gang
Valdo, Matthew, Kimberly and Joshua Castillo

February 12, 2019

Mary it has been 5 years we miss you so much!!!!
I know that you are in a better place with other loved ones.
We will all be together some day.
You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
Love your sis Bea Castillo

Beatrice Castillo

Sister

February 12, 2019

Mary, I promise you will never be forgotten. I will Love You forever.
Love You, from your sister Liz

Liz Avila

March 19, 2014

Mary I love you so much. You will never be forgotten

bea Castillo

March 19, 2014

Mary, You were the mother to my son at his sickest time and I was in Afghanistan. You were the sister to me when I needed to talk, and you were the friend when I needed guidance. I will never forget you and will cherish the memories. Always in my heart!

Chrsity Fehr

February 23, 2014

Tia Mary was a beautiful, smart, funny, and independent women. I have very few memories with her, because I live in Houston but I wish I did. I had the honor to call her my aunt and I had the honor to be in her family. I love and miss her so much.

Your Nephew Joshua Castillo

February 22, 2014

Mary you will always be in our hearts. We love you deeply and we will truly miss you.

Your sister Bea Castillo and family

February 22, 2014

Donna Decuir

February 21, 2014

Cousin Mary you will be missed, but I know that you're in a better place now. You're with my grandmother Henri (Keta).
We Luv and Miss You Both!!
Luv the Samora, and Velasquez Family

Tracy Velasquez

February 21, 2014

Missing you sister I Love You always

Manuel Cadena

February 21, 2014

My sincerest condolences go out to the family. Mary was loved by everyone and she will truly be missed.

Sharon Todd

February 20, 2014

Sending your family Thoughts and Prayers.
Mary, someday we will meet again.
God Bless.

Aurora Martinez-Guajardo

February 20, 2014

Our condolences to the Cadena family. Losing a loved one is never easy. May the memories of Mary help find you peace. May the sorrow you'll are feeling be lightened by the love that surrounds you. May she rest in eternal peace.

Lupe and Roland Mireles &Roland Jr

February 20, 2014

To all the Cadena's family.You our deepest condolences know that Mary will always be in your hearts.

Juliet @Albert Chavez

February 20, 2014

Dear Cadena Family, it is sad, Mary is going from this earthly realm but she is with God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit and is forever glad. She was a beautiful lady but most important she was a Christian. I will miss her. My prayers are for you, be strong in the Lord

James Hubbard

February 20, 2014

Mary, our love and hearts are with you always, someday we'll see you again.
- Steve and Joanne Melgosa.

Steven Melgosa

February 20, 2014

You will always be with us in our heart and now prayers, say hello to Grandma and Grandpa

Ruben, NormaJean, and Suzanna Valverde

February 20, 2014

Tia Mary you will be dearly missed. I really appreciate you coming to me and telling me how much you appreciated what I did for Grandma Cadena it meant alot coming from you. You said that you were happy that I was able to be there for her when yall weren't. But i enjoyed every day with her in time of need and now taking care of my dad that was my promise to her. I will never forget you. Love you Norma Jean Valverde

Norma Jean Valverde

February 20, 2014

Mary, Rest In Peace. My your family find peace in knowing that you are with your parents and sister. We will miss you.

Norma & Dale Foss

February 20, 2014

I will miss you Mary. Rest in peace.

Rita Durham

February 20, 2014

I will remember our childhood stories forever. RIP HELEN

Mary lou Perez

February 20, 2014

To the Family of Mary Cadena:
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary last summer through my Boyfriend, Andres. Mary was very nice to me and a gracious hostess and organizer of a retirement celebration for one of her colleagues. God bless her in Heaven and May the perpetual light of eternal salvation shine upon her and may she rest in peace!
Melissa Mendez
Laredo, TX

February 20, 2014

Mary C. you will always be in my heart. You were a true friend to me and I will always remember your kindness. Rest in peace my friend.

Frank & MaryLou Talavera

February 19, 2014

Mary, Love You forever,

Roland Alvarado

February 19, 2014

Mary since I was a little boy till the week before thanksgiving (last time I saw You,hugged You, Kissed You.) You always smiled & You made me smile,& You always asked for Diane,(my wife)I love You forever. Roland

Roland Alvarado

February 19, 2014

Our prayers are with Mary's family and especially her sister, Liz Avila, whom we have known for many years. It is so hard to believe that she has left this world. God bless you all.

Maureen and Emmet Cook

February 19, 2014

To the Cadena family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary your smile was so infectious! I still can't believe your gone. You will be dearly missed! My prayers & thoughts go out to the entire family.

Diane Alvarado & Family

February 19, 2014

Mary,since I was a little boy till the week before thanksgiving,(the last time I saw You,hugged You, & kissed You) Your smile would make me smile, & You always asked for Diane, my wife. I Love You & miss You forever. I Love You. Roland.

February 19, 2014

I have lived next door to Mary for some time now. That night will always be one that I remember. The tears still fall. I pray for the family and all of us who were touched forever by her. I miss you!

Delores Codrington

February 19, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Mary's family and friends. She is a very good friend and I miss her. She always had a smile and great positive attitude. God bless you and give you peace in this time of sorrow.

Connie Loughlin

February 19, 2014

To the family members of Mary Cadena: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time in your lives. Please take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Don and Nancy Burns (Greeneville, Tennessee)

February 19, 2014

I just found out about Mary's passing; and I'm still in shock!!! Mary bought out the best in EVERYONE. Her infectious smile and caring of others made her someone you had to know. My condolences to the Cadena family; as she will be terribly missed by those she touched. God Bless Mary...and another angel with wings is now watching over us all...Regards, Carl & Julie Brainard - Broomfield, CO

Carl Brainard

February 19, 2014

I am still trying to accept the loss of my dear friend, Mary. The memories of our friendship will live on. Rest in peace, Mary. I pray for comfort for your family and friends. I will miss you and will always be grateful for the time we shared together. RIP

Joanie Stancil

February 19, 2014

Mary was absolutely one of the best people I've ever known and one of my dearest, closest friends. I'm blessed to have known her for so many years and I am a better person because of that friendship. I'll hold on to the memories of Mary forever and she will always be a part of me. God bless you Mary. I will miss you always...

Eddie Taylor

February 19, 2014

My deepest condolences to my Primos and Primas of the Cadena Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless.

Adolfo Cruz

February 19, 2014

Liz Avila

February 18, 2014

There are no words to say or express how much I miss my sister. Love You

Liz Avila

February 18, 2014

Such a great Tia to Danny and Marissa. You will be missed. Prayers are with Cadena family.

Mary Ramirez

February 18, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Cadena family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Carlos L. Zamora and Family

February 18, 2014

Carmen, Sandi, Lupe

February 18, 2014

To say Mary is an old friend is an understatement. Mary, Lupe, Liz, Carmen & I have been friends since right out of high school(loooong ago). We've watched each other grow up, go through our ups and downs of life, "matured." I pray that Mary is paving the path, and also pray that we will forever treasure her memories fondly. Prayers also to the Cadena family. Mary lived life, visited the world -- may she rest in peace. Love you, Mary!!!

Sandi Dudley

February 18, 2014

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Cadena family.
May the Lord console your hearts.

Barbara Olguin

February 18, 2014

May the love of GOD carry you all though your grief. Our prayers are with you!!!

Alfredo & Gloria Esquivel

February 18, 2014

Mary has been a dear friend for many, many years and I loved her dearly. I'll miss her but know I'll see her again someday. Condolences to Cadena family.

Teresa "Terry" Cavazos Augustyniak

February 18, 2014

Our most sincere condolences to the Cadena family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

christina Martinez

February 18, 2014

My condolences to the Cadena Family. Mary was an old friend of mine for many, many years. We started working at Kelly AFB together. Now we have an angel in heaven. Louisa J Dodd

Louisa Dodd

February 18, 2014

You are gone but you will allways be in our heart's love you Mary your brother. Oscar cadena

Oscar Cadena

February 18, 2014

Its so hard knowing you're gone but I promise one day we will be together again tia. I love and miss you with all my heart and soul! see you soon!

Love,
Your niece Venessa Marie Cadena

February 18, 2014

Mary will truly be missed by her friends and co-workers. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cadena family, and my condolences go out to her large extended family.

Michael Parrish

February 18, 2014

Mary was a joy to be around and always quick to smile. I am grateful for the friendship she so willingly gave. I was blessed to have known her and to work with her. May the Lord Jesus Christ help us bear the burden of her loss today and for years to come.

Wanda Konkright

February 18, 2014

Our most sincere condolences to the Cadena families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Fernando and Donna Valverde

February 18, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Cadena family. No words at this time can bring you peace, but know that now you have a very special angel watching over you and your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless.

Nancy Mendez

February 18, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Cadena family; especially my children for losing such a wonderful aunt. My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole Cadena family.

Irene Cervantes

February 18, 2014

To the family of Mary Cadena,
Mary had a warm heart and was always quick to smile. We had some great laughs. She was a dear friend and is dearly missed. God Bless ya'll.

Debra Cash

February 18, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Cadena family. Mary is dearly missed. Mary enjoyed going to movies, traveling and sight seeing. God Bless the Cadena family and all Mary's friends.

Andres "gonzo" Gonzalez

February 18, 2014

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