Rudy Covarrubias, 82, of Port O’Connor passed away peacefully August 30, 2023. He was born July 28, 1941 in Rockport to Alfredo and Santos Soto Covarrubias. Rudy worked as a commercial shrimper for over 60 years and owned several successful businesses. He was hard working, dependable and never met a stranger. He had friends near and far and never missed an opportunity to help those in need.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ninfa Convarrubias; daughters, Kathy Hoskins (Chuck) and Teresa Gonzales (Rodney); sisters, Irene Sorrow, Sherry Ureste, Claudine Covarrubias, Ludine Boyd; brother, Adolf Covarrubias; grandchildren, Sarah McCall (John), Bianca Gonzales, Tori Hoskins, Gabby Gonzales; and great-grandchildren, Riley McCall, John McCall II, and Parker McCall.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Hilda Covarrubias; and brother, Alfredo (Cookie) Covarrubias.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 1, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Port O’Connor Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Trevor Benavides, Adolfo Covarrubias Jr, Cris Martinez, John McCall, Javier Motez, Ray Ramirez and Larry Weaver.
Honorary Pallbearers are Rodney Gonzales and Chuck Hoskins.
The family would also like thank their care team from Hospice of South Texas; Lynn Rhoades, Kathleen Card, Tekiesha Redland, Dr. Ty Meyer, and Pastor Larry Green who went above and beyond and possess a true calling for hospice.
We would also like to thank his caregivers who have become part of our family Norma, Linda and Stephanie.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas.
Words of comfort and special memories may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.
