Rodolfo B. "Rudy" Barrientez

Rodolfo “Rudy” Barrientez, age 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 23, 2024 at his home. Rodolfo was born in San Antonio, TX, on December 14, 1942, son of the late Gilberto and Teofila (nee: Bustos) Barrientes.

On July 14, 1961, Rudy was united in marriage to Juanita “Janie” Maldonado. Together, they have shared over sixty beautiful years together and raised five children before Janie passed away in 2022. Rudy was employed with JI Case Company for many years before retiring and was a member of their 20 Year Club. He was an active member and volunteer at Cristo Rey Catholic Church and currently at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Rudy was a great handyman who could fix everything from electrical to plumbing. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports, especially the Packers and Brewers. Rudy will be best remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor and his great love and devotion to his family.

Rudy will be dearly missed by his children, Rosa Linda (Jorge) Mendez, Mary Jane (Alfonso) Arroyo, Jo Alice (Jose) Serratos, Rodolfo (Ana) Barrientez Jr., Anita (Juan) Cruz; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; siblings, Ramon Barrientes, Elida Campos; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Rudy was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lorenzo, Gilberto Jr., Ricardo, and Cervando; and sister, Ernestina Montoya.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Memorials to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or the Salvation Army have been suggested.