Rudy Rodela, 52, of Buda, was called by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 28, 2010.

He is survived by his loving wife Julia Tristan; son Michael Rodela; daughter Enica Tristan; granddaughter Alazeiah Rodela; grandson Nicolas Degollado; sisters Teresa Rodela and Diana Rodela; nieces and nephews; aunt and uncles.

Funeral service was held on Monday, February 1, at Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel. Interment followed at the cemetery.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the 9th floor Cancer ward staff at University Medical Center at Brackenridge Hospital and to the staff of Hospice Austin.