Rodolfo Luis Tamez

As a result of his father’s early death, Rudy worked part-time to pay for his schooling at St. Mary’s University. Rudy’s bachelor’s degree in physics was awarded by St. Mary’s University, and his Master of Arts degree was awarded by Incarnate Word University. Rudy also studied Theology under the leadership of the late Father Virgilio Elizondo at the Mexican American Cultural Center and served as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Rudy acted as a long-time educator in Mathematics and Physics in numerous public schools and Universities in San Antonio. No matter where he taught, his skills in math and physics were always in demand throughout the San Antonio area. He wrote numerous proposals which were funded to serve students, veterans and teachers at St. Mary’s University and Our Lady of the Lake University.

Rudy was instrumental in initiating Spanish Mass and Choirs, marriage encounter groups, Pre-Cana sessions, ACTS facilitator and other ministerial groups in the Catholic Parishes where he was involved. He volunteered in the San Antonio Archdiocese in several capacities and was instrumental in helping the late Archbishop Patrick Flores evangelize and implement the Vatican II Council recommendations.

In 2014, Rudy was Professed as a Third Order Lay Franciscan in the St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity in San Antonio. During his tenure he served as treasurer and was able to increase the membership and stabilize the finances of the Fraternity. Rudy loved helping others and felt that his Mission was to help those whom God placed in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Roddy Tamez. Rudy is survived by his wife Irma Martinez Tamez, Cleo Tamez and children, Rosemary Zimmett, Ronald Tamez, Ray Tamez, Randal Tamez and Rick Tamez, also grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., on Monday, November 3, 2025 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, located at 4603 Manitou Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78228. A Rosary will begin at 9:30 am, with Mass following at 10:00 am.

Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78266.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St. Ann Street, San Antonio, Tx 78201, phone 210-738-1755.