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Urbano Benito "Rubi" Rubiaco Jr.

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Urbano Rubiaco Obituary

Urbano Benito "Rubi" Rubiaco Jr. The Lord brought home Urbano Benito "Rubi" Rubiaco Jr. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 66. He passed away at his home in Novato, CA. Rubi, as he was known to many, was a devoted son and loving husband, father and brother. He was born October 1, 1946 in Stockton, California to Mary Pazin Rubiaco of Colorado and Urbano Benito Rubiaco of Luzon, Philippines. Rubi retired from the California State Department of Corrections in 1986. During his distinguished career, he served as a Parole Agent, Correctional Sergeant, Jail Liaison and Correctional Officer. Although he worked many years at the San Francisco Parole Division and Soledad State Prison, he is best known by his peers and historians for his heroism as a young Correctional Officer during the infamous 1971 attempted escape at San Quentin State Prison. While pursuing his career and raising a family, he worked continuously to be the best in his field, earning degrees in Criminal Justice, Sociology and Correctional Science. Before joining the Department of Corrections, Rubi served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1964 to 1968 and honorably discharged as Engineman Second Class. He was stationed in Sattahip, Thailand and later became a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. During his retirement he devoted his time to his family, helping others and his passion for fishing. Rubi is survived by his wife: Joyce Sapteiro Rubiaco of Novato, CA; daughter: Terri Loftin of Healdsburg, CA; son: Jim Loftin of Paradise Valley, AZ; son: Jerry Loftin of La Jolla, CA, granddaughters: Trish Malaspina and Anna Marie Loftin; and, grandsons: Ray Malaspina, Joe Malaspina, Alex Loftin, Grant Loftin and Tucker Loftin. He is greatly missed. A vigil will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 8 at Keaton's Mortuary in Novato, CA. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 9 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Novato, CA, followed immediately by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery in San Rafael CA.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jan. 6, 2013.

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BGB

May 9, 2025

I found you too late. May the Lord bless your family and loved ones. May they continue to seek comfort in Him and know in their hearts that there's no need for sorrow, but joy! For he's in paradise with the Lord! God bless you all.

February 28, 2013

Will always miss, you Urby...in my thoughts, with all of the family, that are up there with you...

love always, Kiki/Kathy lopez/Tacadena

Frank "Spanky" Andrews

February 27, 2013

Rubi was one of the finest people I have ever known, and worked with. He also knew how to fish.

Patti Koehne

January 22, 2013

May the Lord uphold Rubi in His arms, and give him peace. Love and comfort to all Rubi's family and friends. He will always be remembered and held in a high esteem. I say Good-Bye to a dear man.

Hero

Jim Loftin

January 11, 2013

Devoted Father

Jim Loftin

January 11, 2013

Jim Loftin

January 11, 2013

You will always be in my heart, Dad. Rest in peace.

john donmyer

January 10, 2013

I'll miss you Uncle Urby, rest in peace
love, johnny

Dean Melling

January 10, 2013

Rubiaco and I (Dean Melling) worked together in SF for about 3 years. Not only did we work together but we commuted together. Rubi lived in Novato and I lived in Rohnert Park. During that time we got well acquainted and worked as partners on many assignments. He was a good parole agent and it was a pleasure to work with someone who took his job seriously and was conscientious. I treasure the time we spent together. In that Rubi had been jail liaison, that made it much easier to interact with the SFPD and jail staff and Rubi knew how to get things done in a minimum of time. I want his family to know that he was a good parole agent, a good friend, and a joy to work with. Our family will keep his wife and family in our prayers. Dean Melling, Retired PA2, Sub-Unit Supervisor.

Janis Bosenko

January 9, 2013

On behalf of the IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Hall, our sincere sympathy on the passing of "Rubi" Rubiaco. Janis Bosenko, Secretary, IDESST Sausalito.

Glenda Andes Loftin

January 9, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

January 9, 2013

My condolences to The Rubiaco Family.Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel watching over you.MUCH LOVE to YOU. Rose Russo

Mario "Peanut" Quinday

January 8, 2013

May you Rest In Paradise and fish all day..

Joanne Thompson

January 8, 2013

Rubi, miss you already. Know you are in heaven shining down. God only takes the best. Thank you for being you....a true friend.

d novey

January 7, 2013

Rubi Rubiaco,a true hero within the Corrections system.Saving his fellow staff will not be forgotten. Gal. 6:9 Let's not be weary in doing good for others.

Richard Martinez

January 7, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Rubi over the years, both of us transferring up from Soledad in 1969 to San Quentin. He was a good man, and will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Michael Rubiaco

January 6, 2013

I miss you so much Uncle Urby. You were the only one always on my side for not having ANY baby pictures! I'll never forget the memories. I love you

Duke Tacadena

January 6, 2013

Dearest Cousin Urby, and the Rubiaco/Loftin Family, There is little we can say about the loss of our dear cousin that you have not heard, please understand that he was, and will always be, a hero and someone to which we can all look for an example of what courage, determination, strength, and an undying and ever-enduring love for his family and friends. We will certainly miss him, God Bless you all, and give you the strength and perseverance to endure this loss, a loss for the entire family. Duke & Pam Tacadena

January 6, 2013

Love you Brother. You may be gone but never forgotten. You will always live in my heart. I miss you soo much.
Love Sis,
Judy

Marcie Silva

January 5, 2013

We are going to miss you cousin. Rest in pease

Don Mitchell

January 5, 2013

Rest in peace Rubi.

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