J. Adonario Cardenas

J. Adonario Nayo Cardenas, 84, a life long resident of Cerro passed away peacefully on July 25, 2012. Mr. Cardenas served in WWII and his community as Fire Chief of the Cerro Volunteer Fire Department. He is preceded in death by his wife, Orlinda Cardenas, parents, Andres and Elfida Cardenas, brothers, Willy and Eloy Cardenas, sisters, Cedelia Gonzales, Henrieta Cox and Ceveria Cardenas. He is survived by his children, Tommy (Patsy) Cardenas, Bonnie Kegley, Connie Cardenas, Donnie (Debra) Cardenas, Ronnie (Bernice) Cardenas, Lonnie Cardenas and Toni Cardenas. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren, brothers, Armando and Bernie Cardenas, sister, Praxedes Curby, other numerous relatives and friends.

Rosary was recited on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at the Cerro Cemetery.