Rudolph G. Leyva

Rudolph G. Leyva, beloved father died peacefully at his daughter?s home in Prescott Valley, on November 23, 2008. He was born Feburary 17, 1939, in Prescott the son of Manuel and Aurora (Garcia) Leyva.   Rudy had put new roofs on many local buildings, in his 39 years in the industry. He particulary enjoyed that his family worked with him. He liked playing the lottery and his i-pod,, sitting outside, but his passion was family get togethers; especially when he could dance all night. He was proudest of his family and friends.   Rudy proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, all his life.   Rudy is survived by his children: Linda (Alfred) Martinez, Crystal (Guillermo) Salcido; Rudina (Jose) Leyva, Annette (Ruben) Poblano, Rosemary (Mark) Garcia, Brenda (Fabian) Aguirre, Rudy Leyva, Jesus (Emila) Leyva, and Tina Leyva, grandchildren; Mark, Michael, Annalysa, Ruben, Christopher, Anthony, Joey, Alfred, Gaby, Alicia, Ruby, Mario, Manuel, Dena, Jennafer, Alexis, Emily, Tily, Christina, Alicia, Desiree, Sarah, Vanessa, Jesus Jr., and Elizabeth, great-grandchildren; Kimberly and one on the way (Jennafer),  2 brothers and one sister.  He was proceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary, March 31, 2008.