Mario Onofre Cabrera Illescas Obituary
We bid farewell to Mario Onofre Cabrera Illescas (Catonsville, Maryland), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 18, 2025 at the age of 84. Mario touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isidro Cabrera and Argentina Ilescas Cabrera; and his brother Carlos Cabrera. He is survived by: his sister Maria Eugenia Cabrera Solares; his former wife Nasra Sakran; his children, Jennifer Cabrera (Albert Boquet) and Stacy Newstead (Jeffrey Newstead); his former wife Teresa Bitetti; his children, Jessica Cabrera and Samuel Cabrera; and his granddaughters, Haley Newstead, Chloe Newstead and Evangeline Boquet. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the PBS Foundation (https://supportpbsfoundation.pbs.org). Please make your gift using their online donation form and select the option for honor or memorial gift.
