Claudio Luis Cardenas of Plano, Texas passed away January 20, 2013 at the age of 58. He was born May 31, 1954 to Antonio Marquez and Eloisa (Cadena) Cardenas in Eagle Pass, Texas. Claudio grew up in Uvalde, Texas where he attended schools and graduated from Uvalde High School in 1973. Claudio graduated from University of Texas where he was a member of the Longhorn Marching Band and received a bachelor degree in construction engineering. He worked for Mobil Oil for over 18 years and has worked with Pizza Hut/Yum Brands for the last ten years. Claudio enjoyed long distance running and cycling. He ran the New York City Marathon in 2011, Caracas Venezuela Marathon in February 2012 and the Stockholm Sweden Marathon in May 2012. While cycling, he participated in the MS 150 Bike Ride and many other events. Claudio also enjoyed coaching his kids in soccer and baseball, playing golf and snow skiing.
Claudio is survived by his children, Bradley Anthony Cardenas of Plano, Texas, Jacqueline Nicole Cardenas of Plano, Texas, and Brandon Aaron Cardenas and wife Amanda of Salt Lake City, Utah; and their mother, Kim Cardenas also of Plano, Texas; brothers, Tony Cardenas of San Antonio, Texas, Gus Cardenas of Austin, Texas, Joe Cardenas and wife Annette of Uvalde, Texas; sister, Eloisa DeLeon and husband Tony of Uvalde, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Eloisa Cardenas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.