Antonio "TC" Cardenas Jr.
June 10, 1949 - January 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother and uncle Antonio F. Cardenas Jr. Antonio (Tony) passed onto heavenly paradise on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born on June 10, 1949 in Del Rio, Texas. Preceding him in death were his parents Antonio Q. and Elisa F. Cardenas and his brother Jose F. Cardenas Antonio (Tony) was an educator in the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated ISD for over 40 years. During this time he touched the lives of many students, faculty, co-workers and friends. Tony lived a life filled with enjoyment and love in everything he did. His caring, cheerful and charismatic personality would brighten up anyone‘s day. Tony was very active in the community and was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Guadalupe C. Menjares (George ) , Carmen F. Cardenas, Rosie C. Ortiz, Jesus J. Cardenas Sr.; nephews and nieces: Richard Ortiz III (Janet), Lucinda Ortiz, Jesus J. Cardenas Jr., Selina E. Ortiz and Jennifer E. Cardenas; Grand nephews/nieces: Richard IV, Lucila, Damian A., Joseph, Elisa I. Ortiz and Jesus J. Cardenas III, Dolores Tanaka and family, son Joey and Mischell Tilley, daughters Sandy and Les Cooper , Debbie Tilley, Cindy and J. T. Tiumalu and Kimi and Craig Davis . Grandchildren Aaron and Nicolle Cooper, Alyssa, Brianna, Kamryn and Tori Tiumalu, Kierin and Kendyll Davis, Eddie, Maddie and Katie Tilley. Tony you will be greatly missed. Every memory will stay in our hearts forever. Farewell T.C. (Top Cat) Vaya con Dios! Pallbearers will be Jesus Duenes, George Carvajal, George Delgado, Jesse Delgado, and Benito Delgado. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Felipe Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under care and direction of G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. For more information you may contact us at (830)775-2000 or www.gwcoxmemorialfuneralhome.com
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother and uncle Antonio F. Cardenas Jr. Antonio (Tony) passed onto heavenly paradise on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born on June 10, 1949 in Del Rio, Texas. Preceding... View Obituary & Service Information