Service: A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Forest Hill Cemetery Canton, SD.

         Rodolfo “Rudy” Najera, age 78, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Forest Hill Cemetery Canton, SD.

          Rodolfo was born on February 1, 1946 in McNary, AZ to Ascencion and Trinidad (Ramirez) Najera.  He lived the majority of his life in AZ before moving to South Dakota 8 years ago.  Rudy was an avid model railroader and also enjoyed fishing and antiques.  He will be remembered as a friendly, helpful man and will be greatly missed.

          Rudy is survived by his special friend, Marie Streit; brother, Martin (Ramona) Dominguez; sisters, Patsy (Rudy) Salas, Helen (Robert) Padilla, and Vivian “Rudy” Hernandez; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Larry and Sonny.