Javier Antonio Cadena, 37, of Glenwood passed away on February 11, 2025 at his residence in Glenwood, Iowa.
A celebration of his life service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Grace United Methodist Church in Glenwood. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Peterson Mortuary of Glenwood is handling the arrangements for the family.
Javier Antonio Cadena was born on November 25, 1987 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Jose Cadena. He moved with his family to Mills County, Iowa and Javier attended the Nishna Valley Community School, graduating in 2006. After his schooling, Javier worked for Griffin Pipe Products, Bartlett Grain in Council Bluffs and was currently employed at Hawkins Construction out of Omaha, Nebraska.
Javier was always willing to lend a hand to those in need and had a laugh that lit up the room. He was a hard worker and never afraid to be himself in front of others. He enjoyed family cookouts and was a loving father, brother, uncle and son.
He is survived by three children, Jasmine Cadena of Glenwood, Mason Cadena of Glenwood, and Zaiden Cadena of Emerson, Iowa; father, Jose Cadena and his wife, Linda, of Council Bluffs; two sisters, Esperanza McCoy and her husband, Jeffrey, of Council Bluffs, Maria Brown and her husband, Christopher, of Glenwood; two step sisters, Vanessa and Amanda; nieces and nephews, Hope, Olivia, Summer, Bridgette, Rowan, Cody, Lakin, Letty, Beau, Raven, Pearl and Kolsyn; other relatives and many friends.
Memorials directed to the family of Javier A. Cadena
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Rest in Peace Javier. I can never express the gratitude for excepting Sophie in when her and Mason started dating. She loved coming over to your place. I enjoyed the few times we were able to sit at the tables on the porch and have conversations, good & bad. ( I believe we were pretty close on the same page when it came to Mason & Sophie.) . Over the last year & 1/2 I have watched Mason grow. I know that this was possible for him because of your love for each other and being a good dad. Keep watch over our children as the start a knew avenue in their lives. You will be very missed by your family and friends.. To Mason and the family, I can not express how this sparrow has affected so many. Know that my family’s prayers will always include you as you travel this dark avenue. God will help you reach a new Avenue holding every memory strong. God Bless
Taught Javier at Nishna Valley ….Always enjoyed him very much….Sending hugs and love at this very sad time..
I had the pleasure of knowing Javier, his sisters and step-sisters as the secretary at Nishna Valley School. Sympathies are extended to the entire family.
My deepest condolences to all of the family.. May he rest in peace and May the perpetual light shine on him.
My deepest and most sincerest condolences to all the of you during this difficult time. I love you all my Cadena Family
To Javier – I will always remember the last time I saw you. May God Bless you and may you always rest in Heavenly peace.
Our deepest sympathy to Javier family. He always had a smile and friendly greeting at church. He will be missed.
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