Jesus Cardenas

Jesus Cardenas, born on January 23, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the age of 93. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan G. and Blandina Espericueta Cardenas; his sisters, Rosario Fonseca and Maria Luisa Ibarra; his brother, Jose Augustin Garza; and his infant son, Gabriel Cardenas. He was survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ana Victoria Cardenas, who passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. They are survived by their children, Raul Cardenas (Diana), Gabriel R. Cardenas (Melinda), and Rebecca Cardenas; and grandchildren, Alexander R. Cardenas, Ana D. Cardenas, Abigail M. Cardenas, Joshua G. Cardenas, Caleb B. Cardenas, and Matthew D. Cardenas; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Jesus was known by his family and friends as Jesse or Chuy. He was a devout Catholic and was faithful to his family and work. He spent his freshman year of high school at Central Catholic High School before finishing at San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School (Fox Tech High School) and then obtaining his G.E.D. in 1948. He enlisted and began his three years of service in the U.S. Army on July 16, 1947; there, he received electronics equipment training at The Signal Corps School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. After his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army on July 15, 1950, he began his civil service career as a Logistics Management Specialist at Kelly Air Force Base. He served at Kelly Air Force Base for 39 years until his retirement in 1989. In total, he served his country as a soldier and civilian for 42 years. He met his future wife, Ana Victoria Cardenas, at San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, Texas, and they married on November 28, 1964. They raised three children and were ardent supporters of their children’s varied accomplishments. Jesus enjoyed spending time with his family and watching the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys. He engineered numerous memorable summer vacations to various parts of the United States with his family. He was also adept at repairing items around the house or in the garage.

Visitation will begin Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary Chapel, 1101 McCullough, San Antonio, Texas. Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com.