Rodolfo “Rudy” Velarde Jr. passed away in his home in El Paso, TX on February 2, 2024. He was born on November 2, 1976 to father Rodolfo Velarde Sr. and mother Alicia Labrado Velarde.  He was a graduate of Hanks High School. Rudy was a recovery coach who wanted to help people that suffer from drug addiction and mental health. He was a spiritual individual who loved to read and listen to underground rap music. His laughter would fill a room and his humor could change the outcome of a bad day.  Rudy is survived by his parents Rodolfo and Alicia Velarde, his two children, Jordan Isaac Velarde (son) and Alyssa Monique Velarde (daughter), siblings David Velarde, Araceli Baylon, and Veronica Velarde along with many family members and friends.  Rudy will be remembered by all as a thoughtful, passionate, and playful person. “We will miss you a lot…I mean a lot!”

Visitation for Rodolfo will be held at San Jose Funeral Home East on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 10am to 1:30pm with a prayer service at 12:30pm with final resting place at Mount Carmel Cemetery.