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Rodolfo Cruz Obituary

Mercedes - Rodolfo "Rudy" Cruz passed away on September 1, 2023. His parents were Eugenio Cruz and Josefa Palacios Cruz. Rudy was a born and raised life long resident of Mercedes, Tx. He was employed with The City of Mercedes for over 25 years. He was also a volunteer fire fighter for The City of Mercedes for 20 plus years.

He is preceded in death by his father Eugenio Cruz and his mother Josefa Palacios Cruz. He is survived by his daughter Yolanda Cruz, his son LeeRoy Cruz and his sister Norma Cruz all from Mercedes Texas. He's also survived by his brother Robert (Petra) Cruz from La Feria Tx. He has one granddaughter, a niece and two grandnieces.

You were a one in a million dad, especially because you didn't have to be. We will be eternally grateful for all that you did for our family. You were selfless, loyal, generous and unconditional. Thanks you for everything dad.

Visitation will be at Garcia and Trevino funeral home on Sept 15, 2023 from 4-8pm. Family requests that masks be worn.

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Published by The Monitor on Sep. 13, 2023.

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John Perez

September 15, 2023

Heartfelt condolences to the Cruz family on the passing my great friend Rudy, whom everyone in our family loved dearly. He will be missed, but we honor him with all the fond memories of "Rudy Ray".

Maria Elena Marroquin Rodriguez & Roberto"Bobby" Rodriguez

September 13, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Cruz family. May Jesus open heaven for Rudy and receive him into His loving arms. Norma and Roberto know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Walter Howell

September 11, 2023

Condolences to the Cruz family. Enjoyed seeing you at our watering hole in the old days Rudy. May you rest in peace.

Gilberto Zavala

September 7, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Cruz family Robert and Norma deeply saddened to hear about Rudy´s passing RIP VAMPIRITO
Gilberto and Celia Zavala

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