Cesario Cadena Maldonado, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born December 20, 1945 in Silver City, NM to Leopoldo Maldonado and Manuela Cadena.

Cesario loved mechanic work.  He enjoyed working on his old cars.  He loved outdoors, being with his family either camping, fishing, and hunting.  He was a jack of all trades growing up; from ranching, he loved showing what he knew to his family.  He was a big joker and a well- loved man.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Gloria Maldonado of the family home; his son, Rudy Maldonado and wife Angela of Silver City; his daughter, Denise Maldonado and companion Eddie Carbajal of Silver City; six grandchildren, Richard Ferrell (Skye), Amber Ferrell (Anthony), Steven Huerta (Cassandra), Jeremy Huerta, Alayna Maldonado, and Reina Torres; six great grandchildren; his sister, Mary Ann Maldonado Montoya of Ponca City, OK.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Christina Maldonado Huerta; his brothers, Manuel, Epimenio, and Jesus “Chuy” Maldonado; his sisters, Helen Moreno, Ofelia Arellano, Lucinda Kirker, and Esther Knagge; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 18th from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 6pm with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting.  The memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 19th at 3pm at St Francis Newman Center with Father Pio-Anthony officiating.  Concluding service and inurnment will follow at St. Vincent Catholic cemetery. 

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .