Mario Antonio Cadena Sr.
(87 years old)
Mario Antonio Cadena Sr. (Dallas, Texas) passed away on June 10, 2026. Mario, born on March 9, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mario Antonio Cadena Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mario Cadena of Jesus and Virginia D. Cadena; and his niece Veronica Salinas. He is survived by: his wife Consuelo; his children, Virginia Mendoza, Teresa Green (Carlos), Mario Cadena Jr., Mark Cadena, Frances Vance (Heath), Rita Blanco (Rau?l) and Rebecca Sanderson (Mark); his grandchildren, David Rendon (Claudia), Sarah Tilotta (Ryan), Delia Mendoza, Jesse Mendoza (Monica), Kelsey Brabec (Tyler), Joe Cadena (Chaslen), Elida Cadena, Ryan Cadena, Cade Vance, Creed Vance, Sienna Vance, Alicia Blanco, Natalia Blanco and Max Blanco; his great grandchildren, Julian, Lucia, Mateo, Madylin, Madysin, Brendan, Vivian and Ella; and his sister Aurora Margarita Barrera (Jose).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gonzalez Funeral Home (3050 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 24th 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 25th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (4015 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75232). A burial will be held on Thursday, June 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made in memory of Mario Antonio Cadena Sr. Contributions can be made online at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.