Rodolfo Gandara, age 93, of Buckeye, Arizona died November 16, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born August 17, 1928 in Joliet, Illinois to Miguel Gandara and Nieves Ortiz. He is survived by daughters Sandra J. Fuentes, Rita A. Balian, Caroline K. (Peter) Madden; sons Gilbert A. (Becky) Gandara and Daniel J. (Lori) Gandara; sister Sophia Nava; and brother Trinidad Gandara. He leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther Sousa Gandara and son Rodolfo Gandara, Jr.
Visitation with a funeral service following will begin at 9AM on December 3 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.