04/16/2025
Rodolfo R. Trevino “Rudy” 82 of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the University Hospital of San Antonio, surrounded by his loving family, following a lifelong battle with lung disease. Rudy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and a dear friend to many.
Born on June 3, 1942, in Corpus Christi Texas, he was the son of the late Felipe and Sara Rivas Trevino. He grew up in Corpus Christi, along with his four siblings, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He completed his high school education at Roy Miller High School in 1962. He married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Gonzalez in 1964. Together they raised two daughters and enjoyed traveling to visit family in Texas, Mexico, and California. Rudy built a career in the printing industry, working at several print shops, including Grunwald Printing, Renfrow Printing, and Golden Banner Printing where he eventually retired due to health issues. In his younger years, Rudy had a passion for outdoor activities, enjoying hunting, fishing, and golfing, while also coaching both a men’s and women’s softball team. Through these experiences, he built lasting friendships within the local softball community. A devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys, he cherished watching football games with his grandsons, always holding onto the hope of witnessing the Cowboys clinch another Super Bowl victory.
Rudy enjoyed watching professional golf, football, boxing, and his favorite old western movies. He was an active member of the Christian Triumph Church of God. He enjoyed going to church on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. He spent time at home reading his Bible and his Living Faith daily devotion with his wife, often taking time to pray for his family. Rudy was known for reaching out with text messages and phone calls to let loved ones know he was praying for them, expressing his love, and reminding them to stay close to God. Throughout his life, he made many friends who affectionately called him “Flaco”. He always had a funny story to tell or a joke to share. He kept his family entertained especially during game nights. Rudy loved being surrounded by his family and friends, particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him immense joy. He took great pride in being their biggest supporter, attending their baseball, basketball, softball, and a variety of other sport activities and school award assemblies, always cheering them on whenever his health permitted. He was their most devoted fan.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Gloria, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage, his daughters Patricia Trevino of Acworth, Georgia, and Theresa Hernandez (Jesse) of Corpus Christi, his grandsons, Joey (Elma), Ryan, Hayden, and Parker (Kalee), his great grandchildren, Madelyn and Jaden, and step-great grandchildren, Manny & Savannah, his sister, Leonor T. Quesada of Corpus Christi, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Felipe Trevino, his mother, Sara Rivas Trevino, his sister Irma T. Elizondo, and his brother, Robert Trevino (Bobby). Rudy also lost his younger brother, Richard R. Trevino on April 2, 2025, just three days after his passing.
Rudy’s memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10am, at the Saxet Funeral Home, 4001 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Texas. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Christian Triumph Church of God, 905 S. 24th St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405 – Ph: (361) 884-6924 – Contact: Pastor Israel Hernandez and Mrs. Elena Merida.