Died peacefully Sunday, June 10, 2012, age 81. Beloved husband of Sofia Alicia (nee Diaz). Preceded in death by his first wife; Natalia, and his daughters; Lucia Herrera-Delgadillo and Socorro Herrera. Dear father of Alicia (Landry) Herrera-Long and Maria Teresa (Wendell) Smith. Loved brother of Sophie (Ruben) Burgos. Cherished uncle of Maria (Cleatus) Lyday and Arturo (Maria Del Refugio) Reyes. Proud grandpa of Rudy (Gisela), Angelica (Arturo), Matthew (Guadalupe), Courtney (Robert), Ricardo, Roberto, Alejandro, Claudia, Carlos, Bryan (Rosie), Julie, Arturo (Leticia), Luis Angel (Karina) and Mary Carmen. Also loved by many great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.Visitation at Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel, 7301 West Nash Street, Wednesday, June 13, 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Service 11:00 AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.Rudy proudly served his country in the Navy and retired as a Master Sergeant from the Air National Guard after many years of service.