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Rodolfo V. "Rudy" Galvan

1951 - 2021

Rodolfo V. "Rudy" Galvan obituary, 1951-2021, Harlingen, Tx

BORN

1951

DIED

2021

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Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home - Harlingen

1002 E Harrison Ave

Harlingen, Texas

Rodolfo Galvan Obituary

Harlingen, TX - Rodolfo V. "Rudy" Galvan, age 69, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born November 11, 1951 in Relampago, Texas to Pedro and Refugia Vento Galvan. He loved spoiling his children and grandchildren. Rudy enjoyed woodworking and building. He also enjoyed the occasional fishing trip.

Rudy is preceded in death by his parents, great grandchild, Flint Lewis; and brother, Pedro Galvan.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory his loving wife of 49 years, Maria D. "Cookie" Galvan; three children, Rodolfo Galvan Jr. (Biada), Deborah Ann Mena (Victor Javier), and Richard Lee Galvan (Elizabeth Betsy); five grandchildren, Vanessa Lewis (Richard), Victor Mena Jr., Elyse Galvan, Yvonne Biada Galvan, and Autumn Galvan; one great grandchild, Lincoln Lewis; siblings, Nelda Cerrillo (Juan), Velma Valdez (Ruben), Armando Galvan (Sue), and Eloy Galvan (Diana); along with numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A private funeral mass will be held, along with inurnment at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.

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Published by Valley Morning Star on Mar. 24, 2021.

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MaryLinda Bryan-Gracia

March 31, 2021

Cookie, I am so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. My Mom’s favorite!!! I wanted to see him and I called his cell and left a voice mail like 6 wks ago. I called Lolly to be sure I had right number. Please accept my sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace.

Judge Sallie Gonzalez

March 24, 2021

My sincere condolences to the Galvan Family. Rest assure that Rudy is rejoicing with our Lord Savior, May the Lord grant each of you Peace.
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