Efrain "Mr. Fry" Cardenas
February 21, 1936 ~ January 27, 2018
Efrain V. Cardenas, also known as “Mr. Fry”, and a resident of New Braunfels, passed away early Saturday morning, January 27, 2018 at Kindred Hospice Inpatient Unit in San Antonio at the age of 81. He was born on February 21, 1936 in New Braunfels to Victor and Carolina V. Cardenas. Efrain was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Francisco and Reynaldo. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Carmen Castilleja Cardenas; children, Sammy, Orlando (Betty), Corina (Rolando), Camelia (Shaurice); 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Yolanda Ledesma from Houston, Maria Ortega, Victor and Ramon Cardenas of New Braunfels, Juan Cardenas from Maddison, IN; sisters-in-law, Nettie and Julia Cardenas. Efrain served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1956. In addition, he was also a member of the American Legion Post 179. During his lifetime, Mr. Cardenas worked at Reliable Battery in San Antonio. He then served the City of New Braunfels as a Labor Foreman Supervisor for the street department for 17 years. Upon retirement, he enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family, traveling and sharing stories with his grandchildren. He made sure to keep up with world events, so he always had something to share with his family. The family is grateful for the staff at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital and Kindred Hospice for the kind and devoted care our father received. In addition, the family is also grateful for the friends and family who visited, brought food or were there for us. Pallbearers will be Ryan Cardenas, Brandon Cardenas, Orlando Cardenas, II, Matthew Cardenas, Andres Martinez and James Ayala. Honorary pallbearer will be Rolando Martinez, Jr. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will resume from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday morning, February 1, 2018 at the funeral home. The funeral procession will depart from Lux Funeral Home at 9:30 AM on Thursday morning for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hill Country Memorial Gardens.
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My condolences to the Cardenas families. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of dear Mr. Fry. Some Bible scriptures that have helped me during times of loss include Isaiah 26:19 and Psalm 37:28,29 which states in part: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up”. And the Bible also says “The righteous themselves will possess the earth and they will forever reside upon it”. Therefore the Bible promises that we may be reunited with our loved ones lost in death by means of an earthly resurrection. This is further confirmed by John 5:28,29 which says “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. This is possible thanks to Jesus Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Thus we have a genuine hope of everlasting life in a world without wickedness or suffering. I hope that these scriptures will be of some comfort to you.
Our most heartfelt and sincere condolences to Carmen and family. May the Lord bless you all with His peace and love at this time. Sincerely Ramiro & Cristina Lagunas
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of our friend Fry.May God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Freddie and Laurie Valdez from Minnesota
We are so sorry to hear of Efrain’s passing. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Condolences and Prayers to the Cardenas Family. Brandon sorry for your lost.