Antonio James Cardenas Obituary

Antonio James "AJ" Cardenas, 22, of Temple, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2022 in Temple, Texas.

AJ was born in Temple, Texas to Stacey Riley and Travis Cardenas on May 26, 2000. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding motorcycles, and was a bull rider from age 9 to 18 and was a rodeo clown after he stopped riding.

He welcomed everyone with a hug and had a huge heart for his family. His smile was a light in any room, and he always had a hug for anyone who needed it. He married Sarah Young, and they welcomed Stephen James on May 29, 2022 to the world.

AJ is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Victor Sample, Aunt Brenda Lacy, and son Ryker Cardenas.

AJ is survived by wife Sarah, son Stephen, brothers Corey, Bubba and Jaron, his mother Stacey Riley, father Travis Cardenas, and second mother Michele Cardenas.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 1 PM at the Simmons Cemetery, Live Oak County.

Donations to Suicide Prevention can be made at the following link: supporting.afsp.org/campaign/AJCardenasMemorialFund.