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Rudolfo Barreras Obituary

Barreras, Rudolfo Valentino
75, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and dear Friend to many. Rudy passed July 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 51yrs Eleanor Barreras; 4 children Ron (Betty) Castillo, Ruben "Boonie" (Lucy) Barreras, Roberta Mathis and Rebecca (Marcus) White. His sister Betty Encisco and brother Stan Barreras. There are also many grand, great & great great grandchildren. Rudy was a Paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed. He has gone to join his son Roman "Speedy" Barreras. May they rest in peace. Services Fri. July 15 at 10:00am Way of Life Church 5802 S. 15 Ave, Phx, AZ 85041. Burial will be at 2:30pm following services at the Veterans Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 13, 2011.

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Cathy Bugh Barreras

July 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the Barreras Family. Tio Rudy will be missed by all!

Cathy Bugh Barreras & Family

July 14, 2011

sending my condolences to all the family,you will all be in my prayers for a long while , im sure micha and dan were there at the gates to greet rudy. remember he is only gone from our site,and is now starting the best chapter of his life.we will see him again, in the mean time take joy in the wonderfull memories you shared. love nancy gauna

Lucy Barreras

July 13, 2011

My Dearest Suegro, you will always and forever have a very special place in my heart...I will miss you dearly....

May the longtime sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you Guide you on your way...

Vaya con Dios...

LUCY

Marie Castillo

July 13, 2011

You will always be in my heart Tata Rudy. I will definitely miss you cracking jokes everytime I saw you and how you made everything that was a negative into a positive. I love you very much Tata. Nana don't worry the whole family is here and I love you so much.

Anita & Daniel Medrano

July 13, 2011

Tata Rudy, We Love you very much. You have Blessed Our lives with your Loving Heart & Warm Smile & will be missed but never forgotten. May you rest in Paradise with Tio Speedy. Nana Noy, We Love You & are here for you, Always.

Elaine Fimbres

July 13, 2011

Uncle Rudy I love & miss you, I know you are in a better place, all my memories of you are in my heart & will never be forgotten. Aunt Noy, I love you very much & I will be there for you, God Bless

Denise Rendon

July 13, 2011

Tata you were and always will be my HERO. There are no words to describe how much I love you and how much you will be missed. Nana I love you beyond words and I am here for you. I hope you have peace in your heart knowing you will meet again someday.

Damon Mathis

July 13, 2011

Tata we miss you very much. I'll always remember the talks and laughs we had together.

Cynthia Bustamante

July 13, 2011

I'm not part of the family but a good friend of Vicki Mena. I'd like to send my condolences to the family.

Victoria Mena

July 13, 2011

My tata was a hero to so many people an a great role model. I will miss you everyday of my life. I love you Tata Rudy.

Yvette Gomez

July 13, 2011

Nino you are missed. Nina I love you and am here for all of you.

David Barreras

July 13, 2011

Will miss you

Becky White

July 13, 2011

Daddy I will miss you so much. Mom I love you with all my heart. Please know that we are always here for you. All together in our faith and with Dad watching over us as always we will be at peace. Love Marcus, Becky and Family

Griselda Mena

July 13, 2011

Our thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved Rudy in life. May God fill your hearts with peace.

Gene,Olga & kids

July 13, 2011

Our heart is heavy for all that have lost Rudy. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort. Noe,Boonie,Lucy,Jessica & Roman, we love you & are here for you. Speedy is taking care of him now & now both are taking care of you! The Banksons

Samantha Robledo-Hamblin

July 13, 2011

I will always have the joy of remembering my Uncle Rudy being at all of the milestones in my life. He will truly be missed, for he was loved by all. God Bless.

Irma Hernandez

July 13, 2011

All our Love and Prayers to Noe,Ruben,Lucy,Roman and Jesscia,He will be truly missed. Love Keith & Irma Hernandez and boys

Brenda Mena

July 13, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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