Michael Manuel Cadena

I recently heard Mike passed away six months ago and we were so saddened to hear this. He was such a great and kind person to my husband and I. My father was his teacher in elementary school and was very proud of his success as well. Our prayers to his wife and family .. heaven received a great man

Michael and I became friends wrestling to Zia Jr. High in the 70's and worked together again for the years Michael was Mesilla's Mayor. Michael always wanted the best for Mesilla and deserves much credit for the modern Town Hall, which respected local architecture and history.

Michael seemed to be a quiet man, except perhaps as a teacher and coach. But he had a wonderful and very dry sense of humor, and never took himself too seriously despite his political office and authority.

Today I work closely with Michaela in the Legislature, and see so much of Michael in all she does - the tireless dedication to her office and the commitment to better the lives of others.

My prayers go out to his family and many friends, and I will always remember Michael with a smile for the memories.

To whole Cadena family, so sorry for your loss.

Our deepest condolences Cynthia to you n your family. Mike was a wonderful happy person all the time always remember the good times with the both of you.

He was a great teacher and was kind and supportive. Rest In Peace.

Mr. Cadena was a great teacher and was very kind and supportive. Rest In Peace.

Mr. Cadena was a great teacher and was very kind and supportive. Rest In Peace.

Dearest Cadena Family, our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. He was an awesome teacher, coach, and leader. He helped me when he was Mayor of Mesilla. He was a very proud Aggie. He loved his family so much. May he rest in peace. God bless all of you.

My condolences to you Cynthia and your family, as you are in my prayers. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to all the family

When I started at Alamogordo High, he was one of the first teachers to reach out and help me with how things worked at the school. I considered him a true friend. I dread going back to school and not getting the fist bump as I go to my classroom. To his family I wish the wings of the angels to lift your sorry away, for I know he is in a better place. Please know he will be missed.

Our family joins Michaels family in sorrow for the passing of a remarkable man. So often we would encounter people who would say, "You are related to him? How wonderful!" Our hearts are broken for his family! RIP Primo! You made a difference!

Our family has found memories. My condolences to all the primos. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very tough time.

So sorry to hear about your family’s loss. My daughters always spoke highly of “Coach” and I’m grateful I got to know him.

I got to know Mike while serving on the Las Cruces city council and Mike was a trustee and Mayor. We were on several joint committees together. He was always there and willing to share in the job at hand. With his support I served as chairman of MPO and he served as vice-chairman. When I left public office I was given a plaque by the MPO and Mike's signature is there. Fond memories of a man whom I am glad I got to know. He made our community a better place! Sorry for your loss.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. Good memories I have of Mike include him always joining us girls. Mike sat quietly except when laughing at us being silly

I worked with Mr. Cadena at Alamogordo High School, and I know he was quiet, reserved, and well-liked by his students. I'm so sorry for your loss.

RIP coach! I enjoyed our talks and doing work for you.

My condolences to Mikes family. May he rest easy. God bless you all. Even though he wasn’t the Mayor anymore I continued to call him Mayor.