Rodolfo "Rudy" Orta, III , a lifelong resident of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the age of 40. He was born on July 22, 1982, in Lubbock, Texas to Rodolfo Orta, Jr. and Jeanne (Flores) Orta. Rudy was a very outgoing person that never met a stranger, he was always the life of the party and touched so many people's lives. He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Rodolfo Orta, Jr and Jeanne Orta; brother, Eddie Orta; sister, Jasmine Garza and husband Aaron; grandmothers, Dolores Orta and Juanita Flores; nieces and nephews, Ayla Orta, Miracle Garza, Aaeryn Garza, and Aaron Garza, Jr. and several extended family members and friends.

Rudy was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella Orta, Grandfathers, Rodolfo Orta, Sr. and Jesus D. Flores, Sr., uncle, Jesse D. Flores, Jr,  and aunt, Lisa Picon.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial to follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.