Rudy Casanova Arzola went to be with our Lord on August 4, 2016 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in San Antonio to Daniel and Irene (Casanova) Arzola and was a direct descendent of the Canary Island families who first settled San Antonio in 1731.

In addition to being a graduate of Brackenridge High School, he served honorably in the U.S. Army. After working for Boeing Aerospace in Seattle, he returned home to San Antonio and worked as a machinist supervisor at Kelly Air Force Base, where he was also a machinist union representative.

He was active in many political causes throughout his life, including membership in the American GI Forum, Sociedad de la Union, Raza Unida and LULAC. He was a fierce advocate of education and empowerment of Mexican-Americans in Texas. In addition to his successful career at Kelly AFB, he was an entrepreneur, owning various businesses including Cass Amusement Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Irene Arzola; brothers, Rolando and Daniel Arzola; and sister, Olivia Garcia.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sylvia Arzola; daughter, Jennifer Arzola; son, Rudolph Eric Arzola; daughter in law, Jessica Arzola; brothers, Raul Arzola, Robert Arzola, and Frank Arzola; sisters, Elvira Gonzales, and Bertha Rodriguez; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, August 10th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2 with military honors.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask for donations to be made to Discalced Carmelite Convent of San Antonio, 6301 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238.