Mr. Juan E. (Johnny) Cardona age 83 of San Antonio passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Johnny was the owner of Cardona Welding Shop and served in the U.S. Army.

He was a passionate baseball fan and sponsored many "Cardona Welders" in his lifetime. He dedicated over 40 years to the Spanish/American Amateur Baseball League and was very proud to have sat on the board of the San Antonio Amateur Baseball Commission.  Johnny was known by many as "Mr. Baseball."

After retirement in 2000, Johnny "Popo" cherished time spent with his grandchildren.  He did some travel with his wife Loraine, found joy in reading the newspaper daily and loved tinkering around his home with his paint brush.  Johnny will forever be missed and never forgotten.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents: Martin and Martina Cardona and his 2 brothers.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Loraine Cardona; children: Mary Helen Cardona, John Cardona, Jr., Norma Le Van (Todd), Sandra Acuna (Joe), Elizabeth Rodriguez (Ronald), Angela Cardona-De La Garza, Theresa Castillo (John); sister, Carrie Fuentes; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin

Wednesday, April 24 at 4:00 P.M. in

The Angelus Chapel with a

Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass will be offered

Thursday, April 25 at 12:00 P.M. at

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1321 El Paso St.

Interment to follow at

San Fernando Cemetery No.2