Efrain V. Cardenas, also known as “Mr. Fry”, and a resident of New Braunfels, passed away early Saturday morning, January 27, 2018 at Kindred Hospice Inpatient Unit in San Antonio at the age of 81. He was born on February 21, 1936 in New Braunfels to Victor and Carolina V. Cardenas. Efrain was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Francisco and Reynaldo. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Carmen Castilleja Cardenas; children, Sammy, Orlando (Betty), Corina (Rolando), Camelia (Shaurice); 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Yolanda Ledesma from Houston, Maria Ortega, Victor and Ramon Cardenas of New Braunfels, Juan Cardenas from Maddison, IN; sisters-in-law, Nettie and Julia Cardenas. Efrain served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1956. In addition, he was also a member of the American Legion Post 179. During his lifetime, Mr. Cardenas worked at Reliable Battery in San Antonio. He then served the City of New Braunfels as a Labor Foreman Supervisor for the street department for 17 years. Upon retirement, he enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family, traveling and sharing stories with his grandchildren. He made sure to keep up with world events, so he always had something to share with his family. The family is grateful for the staff at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital and Kindred Hospice for the kind and devoted care our father received. In addition, the family is also grateful for the friends and family who visited, brought food or were there for us. Pallbearers will be Ryan Cardenas, Brandon Cardenas, Orlando Cardenas, II, Matthew Cardenas, Andres Martinez and James Ayala. Honorary pallbearer will be Rolando Martinez, Jr. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will resume from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday morning, February 1, 2018 at the funeral home. The funeral procession will depart from Lux Funeral Home at 9:30 AM on Thursday morning for a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hill Country Memorial Gardens.