Rodolfo Eloy Marquez, Sr.

Rodolfo "Rudy" Eloy Marquez Sr. was a caring husband, father, papa (gran-papa), brother, Tio, and friend. Rudy passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on July 10th, 2024 at age 75. He was born to Margarito and Hila Marquez in Santa Maria CA on July 21st, 1948. Rudy was beloved by many and the youngest sibling of 5 brothers (Frank, Leo, Richard, Johnny, and Manuel) and 4 sisters (Mercy, Tubby, Edilia, and Yolanda). He enjoyed spending quality time with his family, friends, and neighbors. Growing up in Goshen, CA he met his wife, Lillian Pena and they shared 42 beautiful years loving one another. Together they had 7 children: Melissa, Evelyn, Monica, Robert, Randy, Rudy Jr., and Ruben. Rudy was drafted to fight during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970, becoming a hero to all his kids. Rudy retired as a mechanic warehouse manager. He enjoyed tinkering with everything and helping anyone with auto mechanics, construction work, or painting holiday window displays. If you could name it he was there to help. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed barbecuing, family gatherings, and dancing the night away. He was a die-hard Raider fan who took pride in being a part of the Tulare/Kings County Raiders booster club for 28 years, known as the heartland of the Raider Nation. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, his wife (Lillian), daughter (Melissa), and son (Robert). He is survived by his children; Evelyn, Monica, Randy (Trisha), Rudy Jr., and Ruben; 15 grandchildren; Drew, Olivia, Chelsea, Destinee, Joe, Bella, Randy, Gavin, Jeremiah, Melissa, Rudy III, Robert Jr., Vanessa, Isaiah, and Kaiden; 6 great-grandkids; Aliza, Jason, Blake, Kassandra, Ariel, and Hayden. Rudy has touched many lives and will forever be remembered by Theresa, Johnny, Yevette, and Nikolina's families; numerous nieces, nephews, extended loved ones, and friends. Viewing will be held 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Rosary will follow from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Homily of Prayers services will be held 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Friday, July 26th, 2024 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 26th, 2024 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Rodolfo Eloy Marquez, Sr.

July 21, 1948 - July 10, 2024