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Juan Jose Villaflor Cadena

Juan Jose Villaflor Cadena obituary

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Juan Cadena Obituary

Juan Jose Villaflor Cadena 61, of Napavine, WA, died Thursday, November 25, 2010 in Centralia, WA. He was born March 3, 1949 to Jose and Rosalia (Villaflor) Cadena in Mexico City, Mexico. At age 8, he moved with his family to Upland, CA. He graduated from Chaffey High School in Ontario, CA. In 1969 he married Margaret Morales. Mr. Cadena became a Marine in 1970 and served in Viet Nam. Following his military service, he earned his AA from Chaffey College while working for Foseco. In 1983 he moved his family to Napavine and began managing the new Chehalis Foseco plant. He continued his work there until September, 2009.
Mr. Cadena was known for his open friendly nature and will be remembered most for his devotion to all his daughters and granddaughters. He was certain to attend all their sporting events and activities. When Mr. Cadena made a commitment it was 100%. He was a very involved member of the Marine Corps League and his Marine Corps family. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Chehalis American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War. He was a former member of the Napavine Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margaret Cadena at home in Napavine, mother Rosalia Rubio of Chehalis; daughters Lisa (Charlie) Lee of Chehalis, Jennie (Robert) Snaza of Napavine and Anna (Zach) Peters of Winlock, WA; granddaughters Raeanna, Melissa, Rebecca, Jessica and Gracie; brother Martin Cadena of GA; sisters Isabel Cadena of CA, Maria Hughes of Chehalis and Rosie Utesch of CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Jose Cadena.
Memorials may be donations to www.asbestos.com or Marine Corps League (Detachment 1119 of Lewis Co.) P.O. Box 74, Centralia, WA 98531.
Visitation may be made between the hours of 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm , Thursday, December 2 at Sticklin Funeral Chapel in Centralia.
A Funeral Mass for Juan Cadena is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, Friday, December 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chehalis with Father Todd Strange presiding. Interment with military honors will follow at Napavine Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Napavine Rebecca's Lodge. Services are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.
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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2010.

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Lisa Lee

December 29, 2010

Dad- It's been a month now that you've been gone and I think for me the pain of you not being here with us just get's harder as each day go's by. So I'am sending you a little prayer, help me through this....love you and miss u so...

Catherine Kilty

December 5, 2010

Dear Juan's family and friends,
Years ago, as a new salesperson, I nervously stopped in to see the 'hiring manager'at Foseco. Juan immediately welcomed me, provided a tour, and discovered that we grew up in neighboring towns in So Cal. We did business together for many years-and although very busy, he was always available to take the time to help us be successful. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed working with him. Juan is a wonderful, hard working, dedicated man who will be greatly missed.

Boyd and Sandy Hager

December 3, 2010

Zach and Anna, I am saddened for your loss. I know you will miss Juan. God bless you both and your family Anna. I pray you find peace and rest in the Lord.

Neal Amos & Family

December 2, 2010

Cadena Family- We are sorry for the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Zach Peters

December 2, 2010

Juan,
It is an honor and thing of great pride for me to be your son-in-law. Being accepted into the Cadena family is one of the greatest privileges of my life. Your excellence as a husband and a father is absolutely roll model status and something I will carry with me the rest of my life. When the day comes for us to unite once again on the other side, and all the promises fulfilled, my hope is that I can stand before you as a man you can be proud of. Until then, you will be desperately missed. Thank you for everything you have done for us. I love you.

Bob Sisetski

December 2, 2010

Cadena Family;
My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. I enjoyed Juan's friendship over many years working together at Foseco. He will be greatly missed.

Lisa Lee

December 2, 2010

I miss u Dad!

Al Imiolo

December 2, 2010

Mrs. Cadena and family - my deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband and father. Juan was always gracious and kind whenever I had to visit the Foseco Chehalis plant or talk to him on the phone, no matter how trivial the problem or question. He will be truly missed.

Anna Peters

December 1, 2010

Dad, there are no words to say how much I miss you already! You were a great dad and such a good Papa to the girls. I just want you to know that we will take good care of mom and some day we'll be together again and I'll get to see that great smile of yours! I love you so much dad, Anna

Amber Valentine

December 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are for all of you. Juan will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

December 1, 2010

Cadena Family-
I am so sorry to hear of Juans' passing. I know how much he loved you all and how much you loved him. I will always remember him at all of your sporting events and how much he loved you all.
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tiffany (Woodinville)

Serena Griffin

December 1, 2010

Cadena Family ~ I remember your father vividly from school sporting and other events. He always had a smile and pride of his family beaming from his being ! I will always remember his gental kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May his love for his family be a forever legacy for generations to come ! My deepest sympathy. Serena Griffin

Jim & Char Fagerness

December 1, 2010

Juan has obviously been a loving husband, father and grandfather. He has also been a generous and thoughtful neighbor.

Our sincere condolences to all the family.

Jack & Anita Williams

December 1, 2010

Margaret and family, we are so saddened in the passing of our dear friend and fellow Marine. Our heart breaks for you and your families and just know that he is indeed "standing guard" at Heaven's gate and awaiting all of your arrivals. We are truly blessed to have gotten to know him and all of you.

Nate Thompson

December 1, 2010

Margaret, Lisa, Jennie, Anna, and family-

The consummate family man who raised a wonderful family and knew it with the ever present grin, until he noticed you were there, and the grin became the warmest smile! I cherish his mentoring, he saw how I was as a kid and a young man and constantly encouraged me to live up to what I could be. He taught us how to be men- because he had been in the thick of it- calmly. Cadena family, thank you for sharing him with us.

I pray for peace in your hearts,
CW2 Nate Thompson
FOB Salerno, Afghanistan

December 1, 2010

Juan was a great guy. I will really miss him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Wally (Napavine)

Carolyn Conklin

December 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your memories are held close in your hearts and minds. He will never be forgotten. My love and hugs to you all

Jamie Stokes

December 1, 2010

To the Cadena Family Juan was a remarkable man and I will always remember the soft spoken man who always had a smile on his face! Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you!

Lisa Lee

December 1, 2010

Dad, I miss your smile, your love for us and the way the girls always got excited to see you and mom...Mom will miss you so, but she has us and the girls to keep her going and to share all the great things and memories that we have of you.
I miss you so much Daddy.....Lisa(Lee) Cadena

Linda Howson

December 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Victoria Cunningham

December 1, 2010

Margaret, Lisa, Jennie, Anna and family...words just cannot convey my thoughts and prayers for you. Your family is a beautiful testament to how Juan lived. He was indeed an inspiration to all who knew him. So much love to you all...

Susan Woznicki

December 1, 2010

I don't remember a time when Juan didn't have a smile on his face. He was so courteous and helpful to me when I worked at Foseco as their Benefits Manager. He was one in a million.

December 1, 2010

To the daughter's and wife of Juan Jose Villaflor Cadena; Your Father and Mother have done a wonderful job with their family, It shows in they way you all portray yourselves. You are all beautiful people and I'm certain your father is very proud, He will never be forgoten. A candle will always be burning for you DAD.

Julianne Vargus

December 1, 2010

Mrs. Cadena and family, you have my deepest sympathy in your loss. I worked at Foseco in the payroll office for 9 years. Juan was always willing to do whatever was necessary to get the job done, and that was ANY job. You don't need me to tell you how wonderful of a person he was, but I do want you to know that he has been and will continue to be missed by his "Ohio" family.

Jennie snaza

December 1, 2010

Dad, I miss you so very much already.I promise that we will take care of mom. I know some day I will see you again, untill then I know you will be watching over us all. Love you and always in our heart...Jennie Cadena

Jennifer Petra-Potter

December 1, 2010

Dear Rob and family So sorry for your loss. Jennifer Petra-Potter

Tom Hampton

December 1, 2010

Juan was a great friend and a valued employee. I'll always remember the great meals he hosted at Chehalis restaurants when we came from Cleveland for meetings and inventories. We had many long phone conversations over the years. I'll miss him.

Russ Pinzone

December 1, 2010

Margaret and Family,
My sincere condolences go out to all. I truly enjoyed our trips to Chehalis and the Casino visits with Juan and Margaret. Juan was a great man, dedicated to his family and his job. He will be missed.

Tony Kiss

December 1, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. Though I new him only a short time I feel a loss of a good friend.

Brian Alquist

December 1, 2010

Rest in peace, Juan.

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