Rudy Olivas, age 75, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2013, with his family by his side. Rudy was born on January 27, 1938 to Frank and Alexandrina Olivas in Phoenix, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his son, Rudolph Olivas Jr. He is survived by his children, Jerry Olivas, Kathy Molina (Oscar), and Veronica Lama (Freddie); four grandchildren, Casandra, Karicia, Ruben, and Lino; and one great-grandchild, Andrew Olivas. Rudy graduated from Phoenix Union High School and continued his education through his sheet metal trade. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Local 359, Army National Guard, Phoenix Jaycees, American Legion, and the VFW. Rudy had a love of music and dancing, and contagious laughter that those who knew and loved him will never forget. A visitation will be held for Rudy on July 29, 2013 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 North 27th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with funeral services held the following morning, July 30, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 909 South 1st Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85003 at 10:00 a.m.
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