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1930
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2020
Rodolfo Davila Obituary
Corpus Christi - Rodolfo Davila, Sr. of Corpus Christi, born December 22, 1930 in Laredo, TX, succumbed to life's greatest enemy on June 18, 2020. He is now at rest and waiting for the fulfillment of God's firm promise of a resurrection to a life on a paradise Earth. As recorded in the last book of the Bible, known as Revelation, at chapter 21, verse 5; he and all his loved ones that preceded him in death will awake and find that, "God [has]… wipe[d] away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." (King James version)
He was a proud Aggie as he attended Texas A&M College Station class of 1959. During a little over 36 years, he was employed by the Texas State Comptroller's office where he was known as a dedicated employee. After his retirement he became a valued and integral part of his youngest son's business as he kept himself occupied engraving signs for many local businesses.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years, Maria Hortencia, whom he deeply loved and his cherished daughter, Sara Alicia Garza. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Celestino and Genoveva Davila; brothers, Pioquinto R. Davila, Roberto Davila, Eduardo Davila, Enrique Davila and Raul Davila; sisters, Estela Gaona. Ester D. Hill and Beatrice Davila.
He is survived by his sons, Roel J. (wife Camelia) Davila and Rodolfo (wife Elizabeth) Davila, Jr. and his grandchildren; Catalina Marie Davila, Roberto J. Garza, Nathan D. Garza. Jaclyn C. Garza, Kevin Garza and K.J. "Clay" Garza. His Sister Josefina Davila Burdette and many nephews and nieces.
We extend our greatest appreciation to Esmeralda and Denee at Guardian Angels Group Home, Dina his Nurse Practitioner and all his caretakers at Nurses on Wheels for their kind and loving care for our loved one while he was under their care. They showed extraordinary attention and love that will not be forgotten.
He will be remembered as a loving, kind, generous and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. His beautiful smile, that he was always willing to share, will be greatly missed.
We all desire the day in which we will see fulfilled the words found in the Holy Scriptures, in Job 14, versus 14 and 15, "If a man dies will he come to life? I would wait all the time I had to serve till my relief came; You (referencing God the giver of life) would call and I would answer you; you would have a yearning for the work of your hands." (Byington)
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Chris W. Rocco
June 22, 2020
Rudy was my first boss out of college when I worked for him in Corpus Enforcement in '75. I lived 60 miles from the office in Holiday Beach so he made sure that my area of responsibility was Gregory, Portland, Sinton, Taft, Odem, Edroy and North Beach. He was a great boss!
Rigo and Angela Lopez
June 21, 2020
We do remember a very kind man with a big smile. He was always cordial and kind and it is reflected upon his family. He will be dearly missed. Even though the sting of death hurts, it is a brief pause for our God, Jehovah will remember him and bring him back to life.
Reynaldo C Rojas
June 21, 2020
Rudy, thank you for hiring, guiding, and teaching me for many years. You were a great role model than had the courage to correct me, although very compassionate. May you receive rest from your labor and your reward for your many good deeds.
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