Eagle Passans Mourn Passing of Longtime Resident Rodolfo E. Villalpando

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018

Eagle Passans were saddened to learn about the passing of longtime resident Rodolfo E. Villapando, age 88, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Eagle Pass, Texas.  

Rodolfo E. Villalpando for many years worked as a Supervisor at the apparel manufacturing plant known as Hicks-Ponder in Eagle Pass.  As a Supervisor, Villalpando was well liked and highly respected by his fellow employees. Villalpando opened doors for many Eagle Pass families by hiring them to work at Hicks-Ponder and providing them a good job with benefits.  He will be deeply missed by his family and fellow Eagle Passans.

Rodolfo E. Villalpando is the father of Eagle Pass City Council Member Rodolfo “Rudy” Villalpando, Jr.

Rodolfo E. Villalpando is survived by his lovely wife, Manuela P. Villalpando, three sons including Rodolfo “Rudy” Villalpando (Elsa), Marcos Villalpando (Rosa Martha), and Jorge Villalpando, and one daughter, Rita Musquiz (Antonio Alejandro), 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.  

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Yeager-Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas (830) 773-3211.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, from 12 Noon to 9 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. and on Thursday, February 15th, from 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.  Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 15th, at 11 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church followed by interment at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. 

Rest in Peace, Rodolfo E. Villalpando.