Mario R. Badillo

Mario Rafael Badillo, 76, of Port Lavaca passed away May 20, 2021. He was born May 8, 1945, in Edinburg, TX to Celestino and Celia Badillo. He was retired from Alcoa where he worked over 35 years. Mario enjoyed spending every moment possible with his beloved family. He also loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, served on the CCISD School Board, Knights of Columbus, and served on the board of directors for Cal-Com in Port Lavaca for many joyful years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Badillo; daughter, Dana Yendrey (Leo); granddaughter, Cassie Angerstein (Dustin) ; and great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Fisher, and Gracelyn Asdahl.Siblings, Biolanda Kartchner, Adelita Nickalus, Jesusita Salazar, Diana Deleon, Sandra Darby, Stevie Badillo, & Celestino Badillo Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Tori Marie Amador, siblings; Celestina Guerra, Alejos Badillo, & Richard Badillo; and in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Lerma.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 6-7 p.m.followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Olivia Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Fisher Asdahl, Lupe Salazar, Mark Salazar, Rene Lopez, Rey Lopez, & Martin Ramirez. Honorary Pallbearers are Frank Nino, Albert Winters, Walter Hines, & Tommy Calzada

Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, 415 W Austin, Port Lavaca, TX 77979.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.