Catarino Rubio

Catarino R. Rubio, 97 years, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Catarino was born in Ojinaga, Chih. Mexico on April 30, 1923 to Francisca Rodriguez and Paulino Rubio. He married Felix Sotelo on May 2, 1958 in Ojinaga, Chih. And widowed after 31 years of marriage. Together they had four children; Maria Del Rosario Rubio Gardea, Jose Rodolfo Rubio, Enrique Rubio and Catarino Rubio Jr., of these four children they had 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.

Catarino lived a happy life besides his children. He loved to dance and sing his favorite song “La Puerta Negra” and in spite of it all his years and health, he never forgot the lyrics to his song. We will remember him as a strong man in every sense and he would have wanted all of us to remain strong as him. During difficult times he was never alone as he always had his family besides him, especially his grandson, Jose whom was his loyal companion in the good and bad times, whom was also his caregiver till his last breath. Catarino was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his charming, warm smile would light up any room he walked in. He leaves to cherish beautiful memories that though they might hurt to remember but we must keep in mind that he is now at rest.

Funeral mass will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Tony Franco officiating.  Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery in Rosehill Section.  Arrangements are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.

Catarino R. Rubio, 97 años de edad, partió el martes, 7 de julio de 2020 rodeado de sus hijos y nietos en su residencia en Odessa, Texas.

Catarino nacido en Ojinaga, Chih. México el 30 de abril de 1923 a sus padres Paulino Rubio y Francisca Rodriguez. Se unió en matrimonio con Félix Sotelo Rubio el 2 de mayo de 1958 en Ojinaga, Chihuahua y enviudo después de 31 anos de feliz matrimonio.  En su unión procrearon 4 hijos; Maria de Rosario, Enrique Rubio y Catarino Rubio Jr. Del cual tuvieron 18 nietos y 40 bisnietos.

Catarino tuvo una vida feliz al lado de sus hijos y le gustaba bailar y cantar su canción favorita “La Puerta Negra”, y a pesar de todo, nunca se le olvido. Recordaremos que siempre fue una persona fuerte en todo sentido de la palabra y hubiera querido que permaneciéramos fuerte. En tiempos de dificultad nunca estuvo solo, siempre tenia su familia a su lado, en especial a su nieto, José que fue su compañero fiel en los buenos y malos tiempos, cuidándolo hasta el final. Catarino fue un esposo, padre, abuelo y bisabuelo muy amoroso. En encendía cualquier cuarto que entraba simplemente con su sonrisa cálida. Nos dejo recuerdos muy bonitos, y aunque sea un momento de tristeza, tengamos en mente que hoy descansa en paz.