Rodolfo Aparentado, age 90, passed away peacefully in Yuma, Arizona on March 19, 2025. Known to most as Rudy, and some as Ruding , he was the beloved husband of 60 yrs to the late Milagros Aparentado; devoted father to Raymond Aparentado and his wife Katherine, Joan Barrett and her husband John, Romil Aparentado and his wife Tiffanie, Rico Aparentado and his wife Erica, and the late Monica Aparentado; loving grandfather to Evan and Noah Aparentado, Jake Barrett, Anya and Joshua Aparentado, Lori Aparentado and her husband Rob Biddle, Kyle Aparentado and his wife Candace, and Eric Aparentado; proud great grandfather to Rowan and Ochre Aparentado, Enzo, Fio, and Dario Biddle.

Born in Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya, Philippines to Faustino Aparentado and Generosa Bayabos. Rudy worked for the department of public works in his hometown, before he and his family emigrated to the United States. Settling in Baltimore, Maryland, he worked at Johns Hopkins University for nearly 30 years before retiring.

Rudy will fondly be remembered for his easy going and fun-loving personality. Getting together with family and friends was very important to him. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, bowling, and singing karaoke. Growing his garden was also a favorite pastime for him, as he would spend time meticulously caring for his vegetables for eventual pickling. He was especially proud of his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rudy was an active member of the Knights of Columbus (Santo Niño Council #9462) for which he and his wife devoted many years of service.

Services for Rodolfo will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by his interment at Parkwood Cemetery.