On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Mario Luis Saenz at the age 57 went home to his creator. He passed in the comforts of his home. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges. He was a faithful husband to Melissa and loving father to Mario Jr. and Madeline.

Mario was born on June 7, 1966, to Simon Saenz, Jr. and Elvira Tello Saenz in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mario graduated from Moody High School. After graduating high school, he eventually moved to San Antonio, Texas and worked in the hospitality industry. This is where he met the love of his life Melissa Guajardo, they were married in October 1990.

Mario had a passion for cooking, bowling and his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Above all else Mario relished the company of his family especially time with his greatest joys, his grandsons.

Mario was preceded in death by his father, Simon Saenz, Jr.; mother, Elvira Tello Saenz; brother, Robert Saenz (Debbie).

He is survived by his brothers, Simon Saenz, III (Edna), Richard Saenz, Daniel Saenz; his wife of 33 years, Melissa (Guajardo) Saenz; children, Mario Luis Saenz, Jr. and Madeline Nicole Saenz (Becker); grandchildren, Khalid and Rami, and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and family friends lest we forget his faithful companions, Gumball and Hershey.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Rosary to be recited at 9:30am followed by Memorial Mass

St. Dominic Catholic Church

5919 Ingram Road

San Antonio, TX 78228

Reception will follow at 11:30am at the

Helotes Lions Club

14690 Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the

Helotes Lions Club, PO Box 424, Helotes, TX 78023