Norberto T. Cadena Sr.-86 years of age entered eternal rest on August 30, 2022, at a Corpus Christi Hospital with his loving wife and family by his side. Norberto was a native of Palito Blanco Community but lived in San Diego, Texas for many years. Beto as he was known by many, was a construction worker after he worked as a truck swamper for many years. He enjoyed spending time coworkers, family, and many friends. He was an avid hunter in his younger days, enjoyed trying his luck at casinos around the area, but could not compare to his love for Las Vegas get aways. Beto had a passion for animals and would always give them unconditional love and care. He always cherished his fond memories of the family ranch while he was growing up. Beto had a passion for music especially listening and singing along with his brother and nephews Cd’s. His family will remember him as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great- Great grandfather. Norberto is preceded in death by his parents Fernando and Blanca T. Cadena, two sisters Emma C. Newby, Emilia C. Grau, one brother Arnoldo Cadena, one Grandson Francisco A. “Frankie” Cadena and one Great granddaughter Louisa Cadena. Survivors include his wife of 65 years of marriage San Juana B. Cadena of San Diego, Texas, three sons Norberto Cadena Jr. of Alice, Texas, Fernando (Cindy) Cadena of San Diego, Texas, Rolando Cadena of San Diego, Texas, one daughter Esmeralda (Raul) Padilla of San Diego, Texas, and a daughter in Law that he loved as a daughter Lydia Cadena of San Diego, Texas. other survivors include two brothers Amando (Zoila) Cadena of Palito Blanco, Texas, Noe (Juanita) Cadena of Robstown, Texas, five sisters Amada C. Lopez of San Antonio, Texas, Estella C. Guzman of Alice, Texas, Ester C. Lopez San Antonio, Texas Lydia C. Gonzalez of San Diego, Texas, Ernestina C. Hinojosa of San Diego, Texas, two sisters in law Gloria Cadena of Palito Blanco, Texas and Elvira Garza of Alice, Texas and one brother in law Juan (Gracie) Benavides of San Diego, Texas, eleven grandchildren Rolando D. Cadena, Rebecca Cadena, Bobby Joe Gonzalez, Michael Cadena, Kassandra Cadena, Yvonne Gonzalez, Rolando Cadena, Carol Ann Cadena, Jessica Perez Laura Cantu and John Robert Cadena 34 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great grandchild and numerous Nieces and Nephews whom he loved and respected very much. The family will receive friends and relatives at 5:00 P.M. on Monday September 5, 2022, at Rosas Funeral Home. A Holy rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday September 6, 2022 at St. Francis De Paula Catholic Church of San Diego, Texas. Burial will follow at the San Diego Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Rolando Cadena, Daniel Cadena, Michael Cadena, Christopher Gonzalez, Catarino Hernandez, Adrian Cadena, John Robert Cadena, Orlando Cadena and Raul Padilla. Honorary Pallbearers Rebecca Cadena, Rolando R. Cadena, Christian Cadena Ezekiel Hernandez and Israel Hernandez The family would like to thank Davita Dialysis of Alice, Texas, Homestead Ambulance service, Dr. Kamat, Dr. Sergio Cantu and La Paloma Nursing home. Special Thanks to Sadie Paiz and Veronica Levrier for all the care, professionalism, and respect for our beloved Beto, and making him comfortable during his final days.