Rudolph "Rudy" Vera SR.

Rudy Vera Sr. returned peacefully to his heavenly home at the age of 94 on May 5, 2018 to join his beloved wife Alvina Reyna Vera. His devotion and his love for his family will forever be in our hearts. His smile and kindness towards anyone he met are a blessing and legacy to leave to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He was born on August 23, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri. Preceded in death by his parents Juan Vera and Guadalupe Trevino. Also, preceded in death by his sister Angelina (Mina) Kinson. Rudy served in the US Navy from 1941-1945 on the USS San Jacinto, USS Biscayne, USS Santee. He met and married the love of his life , Alvina Reyna on December 7, 1946 and was happily married for 67 years. Rudy is survived by his children: Olivia/Daniel Hankemier, Richard/Santa Vera, Rudy Jr./Leslie Vera, John/Alice Vera, Linda/John Walden. He was loved by 12 grandchildren: Justina Vera, Nicole/Christian Fahlman, Heath/Bug Hankemier, Angela/Fred Peleseuma, Christy/Dave Martin, John/Jessica Hankemier, Andrew/Tina Vera, Gabriel Vera, Jason/Debbie Vera, Jesse/Gabby Vera, Lisa/Jake Mette, Jennifer/Kellan Parker. He was also adored by his 19 Great Grandchildren: Julian Ortiz, Sierra Brazil, Jesse Reynaga, Jocelyn Sedano Diaz, Janelle Hankemier, Theresa Martin, Gracie Martin, Ben Martin, Isaiah Peleseuma, Hayden Vera, Eric Mette, Darren Vera, Jacob Martin, Ethan Mette, Derek Vera, Riley Hankemier, Elijah (Ray) Hankemier, Mateo Vera, and Alyssa Vera. He is survived by his nephews: Marty/Brenda Sanchez, Carlos Sanchez, Eddie Sanchez, John/Jill Kinson, and Joe Kinson. Also, many nieces and nephews. He was an avid sports fan and loved all Bay Area teams but was partial to the Oakland Athletics and Oakland Raiders. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play baseball and soccer. If he wasn’t at the field he enjoyed watching the videos and looking at photos. He absolutely, loved golfing. He spent quite a bit of time golfing with his buddies, sons and grandsons. He had 3 Hole in One’s at Mission Hills in Hayward. Two of those were recorded ( 7-13-10 #7 & 6-17-14 #9) and placed on a plaque, hanging at the golf course. He enjoyed sitting outside, sipping on a Budweiser, listening to music and wave to people that passed by. Words cannot describe how much he loved his family, and the joy to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought a smile to his face always. His beautiful eyes, smile and witty sense of humor will always be remembered. Visitation will be on Thursday May 10 from 5-8PM, with a vigil service at 6:30PM at Fremont Memorial Chapel , 3723 Peralta Blvd. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, May 11 at 10AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C Street Union City. Burial to Follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and missed every day.

Rudolph "Rudy" Vera SR.

August 23, 1923 - May 5, 2018