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RUDOLPH HERRERA Obituary
Rudolph George Herrera was born to John and Rosalie Herrera in Atwater, California on February 3, 1955 and passed away in Merced, California on May 11, 2011 at the age of 56 years.
Rudolph was a Merced resident for 28 years. He joined the United States Marines and served for six years at 29 Palms. After his honorable discharge in 1981, Rudolph began his thirteen year career with Darling International in Turlock; where he was the Foreman in the shop that did diesel mechanics and welding.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Herrera; and sister, Theresa.
Rudolph is survived by his wife, Phyllis Herrera of Merced; mother, Rosalie Herrera; sons, Johnathon Herrera of South El Monte, CA and Rudy N. Herrera of Merced; daughter, Alina Herrera of Merced; stepchildren, David C. Moen of Merced, Marney Kramer of Merced, Shirley Moen of Atwater, and Jennifer Moen of Merced; seven grandchildren, Allexandra Legendre, Rachel Moen, David B. Moen, Carter Moen, Steven Connell, Joseph Atkins and Shania Atkins; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. with a recitation of the rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial will be held on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, California.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.
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Georgina
May 19, 2011
Thoughts of comfort and prayers be with the Herrera family and to all of those who were blessed to have known Rudy. May God be with you during this very difficult time. The world lost a GREAT man and he will be missed.
May 17, 2011
Rudy, your gentle smile, soft laughter, and great kindness will always be remembered...May God wrap his arms around your family during this time...You will be missed.
Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel
May 16, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Georgette Padilla
May 16, 2011
My dear sweet cousin, Rudy. I will always remember your laughter. Rest peacefully in God's arms.
RosaMaria Luoma
May 15, 2011
I've known Rudy for a long time, through his dear sister Theresa. When you needed anything he would always be there to help. Such a giving person and so much love he shared with everyone. I will miss his gentle kindness and his laughter. May God put his loving arms around the Herrera Family and give them strength during this difficult time.
Carey Fiorello
May 14, 2011
It's been many years since I've seen Rudy, but he was always nice to me. My condolences and prayers go out to his family, especially Phyllis, Shirley, and Rachel.
Marie Herrera
May 14, 2011
Rudy was a great brother-in-law. He would be there for you when ever you needed him whether it be day or night. He was a kind and gentle soul. He loved his family more than life itself. Even after he became ill he would alway's strive to let you know he was there for you. We will greatly miss you Rudy. Love alway's your truly sister-in-law Marie.
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