Rosary for Rufino S. Maldonado, Sr. 88, of Shallowater will be held at 7 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Mass will be held at 10 AM Monday, December 10, 2018 at St. Philip Benzi Catholic Church of Shallowater with the Rev. John Smith, Rev. George Poonley and Monsignor Nicholas Rendon officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.
Rufino passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in his home in Shallowater. He was born June 1, 1930 in Corpus Christi. He moved to Shallowater in early 1950’s. Rufino married Emelia Revilla in 1959 in Lubbock, she preceded him in death March 6, 2003. He was a member of St Philip Benizi Catholic Church of Shallowater were he was one of the founders. Rufino was involved in the jamaica, collecting offerings and being involved in the church.
Survivors include Children: Connie Oldham and husband, Jeff of Boerne, Angel Maldonado and wife Stacy of Lubbock, Rufino Maldonado, Jr of Charlotte, N.C., Agatha Caballero and husband Rick of Lubbock, Joe Maldonado of Lubbock, Victor Maldonado and wife, Terri of Shallowater Victoria Bryan of Lubbock. 2 other children: Gertrudia and Artemio Padilla and Nachita and Jorge Martinez. Grandchildren: Brandon Maldonado and wife, Ashley, Josh Maldonado, Justin Maldonado, Cody Maldonado, Bailey Bryan, Chad Bryan, Allie Maldonado, Madison and husband DJ Gollahon, Paige Maldonado, Scoti Lack, Mira Roches, Michael Caballero, Xavier Cabellero, Nicholas Caballero and Andrew Caballero, Luis Padilla, Ana Padilla and Artemio Padilla, Jr. and 3 great grandchildren; Kennedy Gollahon, Mason Maldonado and Andrew Maldonado.
Online condolences may be offered on our website at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.
