Rodolfo S. Almendarez Sr. 83 years old. January 19, 1937 - December 5, 2020.

He served in the U.S. Army (1956-1957), worked at Moffett Lumber Co. for 31 years (1958-1989), followed by his retirement at MG Bldg. Materials in 2001. He then went on to help his daughter Leticia deliver flowers at Pretty Petals Floral Boutique.

He was a devoted Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was also a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs.

He is preceded in death by his parents Higinia and Francisco Almendarez, his wife Yolanda Mercado Almendarez, mother-in-law Trinidad Mercado, siblings Francisico Jr., Pedro, and Ramiro. He leaves behind his children Carlos Almendarez, Victoria Montoya, Leticia Rodriguez (Tony), Rodolfo Almendarez Jr. (Linda), and Sandra Valladares (Eddie). 23 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren: Lauren, Joely, and Autumn Montoya, Cristian Rodriguez (Kayla) - baby Izaiah Roman Rodriguez, Jorge, Juan Carlos, and Araceli Rodriguez, Rodolfo A. Almendarez III (Dulce) - awaiting baby girl Almendarez, Adrian F. and Marcos E. Almendarez, Marilyn Higinia Martinez (Jeremiah) - baby Jeralyn Rae Martinez, Noah Adam Valladares, Nathan, Jonathan, Nataly, and Caleb Martinez, Stephanie Reyes (Jesus) - Jesus Jr., Briseis, and Scarlet Reyes, Raquel Garza (Juan) - Joshua and Sophia. Survived by siblings Mary Sanchez, Alfredo Lopez and Esteban Almendarez. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved pet dog Chiquita. He will be truly missed by many.

Special thanks to his partner in crime Clarence Anderson and VITAS Healthcare for their hospice services.