Rudolfo E. Valadez was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the blessed age of 72. He was born August 12, 1949 in San Antonio, TX to Louis and Francisca Valadez. He is reunited in heaven with his parents; brother Louis Valadez, Jr; sister Margarita. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years Maria Valadez; children Lupe Valadez, Rudolfo Valadez, Jr., (Emma), Herlinda Mendoza (Jose), Maria V. Serna (Randy), Louis Valadez, Sonia Yahollosi (Rigo); 19 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings Gilbert, Margie, Johnny, Jose, Roland, Lupita; as well as extended family members. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing. He will live forever in our hearts.