Rudolph Kirker

Our beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend Rudolph Robert Kirker “Rudy” of Imperial Beach CA. passed away on December 24th 2012 and is now with our father in heaven. Rudy was born in Santa Ana CA. on December 3rd, 1935. He Graduated from Santa Ana High School where he received his diploma. He was married to his beloved wife Beatris Kirker “Tila” on January 17th 1959. Retired twice, Rudy served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy and 20 years with the Civil Service.

He had a passion for his family, friends and loved to listen and dance to music. He particularly enjoyed listening to Santana and any song that involved the saxophone. He would often pretend to play the saxophone as he listened to his music.

Rudy was a special person, very kindhearted and easy going. His jokes, sayings and smile would bring joy to everyone he met. One of his favorite sayings was, “hey man, lets party baby”. He loved to watch movies and would always “crack up” when he watched Cheech and Chong or Airplane. He always looked forward to Sunday nights where the entire “familia” would come together for a wonderful dinner. He would always say, “this is beautiful man”. Rudy always made it a point to say, family comes first.

Rudy is survived by his wife Tila, his four children Michelle Conder, Lisa White, Chris Kirker, Michael Kirker, his six grandchildren Luisa Dasis, Rachel Peraza, Robert Peraza, Ciara White, Sebastian White, Garret Conder, and his four great grandchildren Alyssa Dasis, Nicholas Dasis, Isabella Dasis and Angelina Peraza.

A Celebration of Life/Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 5-9 p.m. in the Serenity Chapel at Funeraria Del Angel Humphrey. A Rosary/Vigil service will start at 7 p.m.