Rudolph Domenzain went to be with our Lord on October 27, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born on February 17, 1925 in Miami, Arizona and moved to Phoenix at the age of 5. He was married to Beatrice Cobos for 55 years and had 5 children. Rudy was a Phoenix Union and Phoenix College alumni. A VFW post 41 member. He served as a sergeant during World War II in the US Army Air Corps as a tailgunner and radio operator on the B-17. After the war Rudy worked with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 40 years.
Rudy was proceeded in death by his wife Beatrice, son Mark, son-in-law William Runey and parents Agustin Domenzain and Carmen Torres Saldaña.
He is survived by his sister Yolanda Domenzain, his daughters Barbara Runey, Teresa Domenzain, Christyne Vick (Rich) and son Vince Domenzain (Deborah), grandchildren Myra Domenzain, Tricia Shelton, Anthony Stannard (Noelle), Logan Vick, Travis Hawthorne and Marissa Vick and five great grandchildren.
He was a proud Veteran, passionate Phoenix historian, enjoyed the sun, beach, sports, music, dance and food.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Heart Church; 909 E. Washington, Phoenix, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM. Interment to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona; 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix at 11:00 AM. Rudolph’s Celebration of Life will follow at Christ Church of the Valley, 15025 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions or donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, VFW Post 41 or any charity of your choice in Rudolph Domenzain’s honor.
ErLinda Torres
Rudy Domenzain was such a proud Veteran and an inspirational man with a “good word” for all that surrounded him. Rudy we will miss you, may God Bless you, THANK you for your Service and Thank you for being such a positive impact in our Community. Your Family will sustain your Legacy. We send prayers and love to you and la familia.
Fredric Joseph Dover
Prior commitments preclude me from attending Rudy’s funeral. My name is Fred Dover and I am a member of The First Families of Arizona. I was always glad to see Rudy sitting at a back table when I arrived at the meeting. I would go and talk to him and exchange greetings and small talk. I will miss his smiling face and friendship. May God have mercy on his soul and bring him to everlasting life.
Marie Ybarra
“You’ll never see it from the road”, Rudy’s byword and acceptance of whatever was put before him. Rudy, thank you for all your years of love and devotion to Catholic Renewal Ministries. You spent much love and labor in the kitchen for all that attended meetings, conventions, and Mass at Renewal. You meals were always so delicious. What a beautiful example you are of the servant of Christ. You will always be in out thoughts and prayers. Give Bea a big hug for us, please.
Donald Miller
We were very sorry to see the obituary for Rudy when it was in the paper. My Mom is the daughter of Andrea Torres Hintze and was a cousin of Rudy’s. I only met Rudy once but instantly found him friendly, engaging, and someone who was happy and enjoyed life. We talked about the Torres family from Nazas, Mexico and he provided stories and copies of pictures. I would have taken my Mom to the services but she was in nursing care after a fall in mid October and subsequent hip surgery, and I left the country for a trip the day of the service. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that Rudy was seen as a man who valued and celebrated life.