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Rodolfo "Rudy" Santellano, Sr., 59, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Angelo.
Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Mr. Santellano was born September 14, 1966 in San Angelo to Remigio and Juanita Santellano. Rudy has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo and attended Central High School. Rudy married Teresa Rojas on October 27, 1984 in San Angelo. He owned and operated Santellano's Collision Repair for 29 years, retiring in February 2024. Rudy was a catholic. He was a member of the Classic Creation Car Club. Rudy always loved tinkering with cars of all types, he loved to bar-b-que and going to the casinos. His most favorite times were spending time with family, especially his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Govea and Maryann Santellano-Gonzalez and husband Brandon all of San Angelo; a son, Rodolfo "Rudy" Santellano, Jr. of San Angelo; a brother; and his grandchildren, Sophia Govea, Mya Gonzalez, Brandon Gonzalez Jr, Roman Santellano-Gonzalez; and a great grandson, Juan (aka) J Govea . Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother.