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Rudy Martin Obituary
July 10, 1945 - Sept. 4, 2020
Resident of Livermore, CA
Rudy Martin, 75, of Livermore, CA, passed away on September 4, 2020 from natural causes. Rudy was born on July 10, 1945 to Flaviano and Guadalupe Martin in Livermore, CA. After growing up in Pleasanton and graduating from Amador Valley High School in 1963, Rudy served the United States Army in the Vietnam War. After he returned from service, Rudy went on to serve the City of Oakland as a Police Officer until retiring in 1982.
Rudy was kind, funny, and generous. He loved to tell stories and make people smile. He was always there to support the ones he loved. Rudy had an amazing way with people. He loved to start up a conversation just to enjoy the company of those around him. His congeniality is a quality we will always admire about him. Rudy's personality was larger than life. His character is summarized best in his own words, "if someone doesn't like me, it's because they don't know me."
Rudy is survived by his three children, Derrick, Casey, and Danielle Martin. He is predeceased by his parents, Flaviano and Guadalupe Martin, as well as his three brothers Joe, Mike, and Ernie Martin.
Rudy was laid to rest at the St. Augustine Cemetery in Pleasanton on September 16th. The family has requested donations be made in his honor to the 100 Club – Oakland Chapter, an organization benefitting the families of fallen officers during the course of duty. A celebration of Rudy's life will be planned in safer times.
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Gary Delbridge
September 16, 2024
A true and great friend.
Rudy and I were classmates in the 69th recrute class.
I'll miss him forever.
Chuck Holland
September 16, 2022
Use to run in to Rudy in Dublin Pleasanton area, he always made me laugh and was a kind soul.
Mark Barden
June 15, 2021
Just found out today from his Nephew Mike from Livermore. 6-15-21. Met Rudy in Pleasanton Reabiation and Nursing last August.He told a lot of story's of his day's working for Oakland P.D. We were best friends for 14 day's. This was the best and Honest Person I met. He made me laugh so many times when I was there. Sorry for your lose Martin Family and Sally.
June 15, 2021
Just found out today from his Nephew Mike from Livermore. 6-15-21. Met Rudy in Pleasanton Reabiation and Nursing last August.He told a lot of story's of his day's working for Oakland P.D. We were best friends for 14 day's. This was the best and Honest Person I met. He made me laugh so many times when I was there. Sorry for your lose Martin Family and Sally.
Patricia Seiferth
October 2, 2020
You were truly one of the best. Loved our talks. You will be so missed.
Adrian Kruse
October 1, 2020
One of my very favorite people. You are missed.
John and Helen Taylor
September 28, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. OPD get together's will not be the same without you.
Chuck Holland
September 26, 2020
Nice, humorous, and just a great guy.
Sharon
September 24, 2020
Good man.. always had a smile on his face
Bob and Yvonne Ayres
September 22, 2020
Rudy was a great guy. We were lucky to know him and work with him
May he Rest In Peace. God Bless
Allison King
September 22, 2020
Rest In Peace my dear friend. You always made me smile throughout all the many years I’ve known you. My sincere condolences to your family. Much love Buzzy
Susan Turner
September 22, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Rudy's death. It has been a long time since we have seen him but I remember how much he and Joe looked alike (though Rudy always said that he was the good looking brother) and how they both would joke, smile, and try to make sure everyone was having a good time.
George & Susan Turner (brother to Anna Martin, Joe's wife)
Gary Delbridge
September 22, 2020
A class mate if mine. 56th recruit academy.
I always enjoyed being around him.
He called me, " big G ,little d "
I never knew why, but it was funny.
More than a friend. A real buddy.
I moved to Redding in 2003.
Shortly after an ex OPD officer that lived here passed away. Rudy and a female officer came to the funeral.
That's what friends do.
Gay Delbridge
Sally Brady
September 22, 2020
Raul was the love of my life and I miss him terribly. He was a special person in this world and now he is my angel.
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