Rev. Mr. Rudolph Joseph Triana
September 11, 1936 ~ January 23, 2021
Born in:
Miami, FL
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailRev. Mr. Rudolph Joseph Triana Sr. 84, passed on into Glory on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Triana was born September 11, 1936, in Miami, FL to late Carlos M. Triana and Celia Ruiz Triana. He was married for 57 years to his “best friend” and love of his life, Mary Bornoty Triana who passed away in May 2018. He was grateful for his wonderful life, family, and church.
In 1976, the family moved to Maggie Valley, North Carolina, where he began his career in real estate and construction. In addition to his work, he served many years as a high school football official in the WNCAOA, as a referee.
In January 1980, the Diocese of Charlotte embarked on a new era of service when Bishop Michael J. Begley announced the formation of a permanent diaconate program.
Three years later and on May 29, 1983, Rudy was one of 19 deacons who were ordained as permanent deacons by Bishop Begley. Rudy began his diaconate career at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Maggie Valley, N.C. where he served for several years before moving on to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Candler, N.C. and most recently St. Barnabas Catholic Church, in Arden, NC.
Rudy served his community and church by performing baptisms, weddings, visiting the sick and elderly, and working closely with the Spanish community at St. Barnabas.
He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his children: Dr. Rudy J. Triana Jr. (Victoria), Michael J. Triana (Shawna) and Andrew J. Triana (Alisha); Grandchildren: Enrique (17), Antonio (15) and Anabella (12); his brothers, Henry Triana (Juanita) and Gilbert Triana (Sylvia) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m., at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. The service will be live streamed on YouTube.
If you wish to attend the Mass, you must sign up at the church web site: https://www.saintbarnabasarden.org/
Flowers and memorials may be sent to Saint Barnabas Catholic Church. 109 Crescent Hill Road, Arden, NC 28704.
Services
Funeral Mass: February 6, 2021 10:00 am
St. Barnabas Catholic Church
Crescent Hill Road
Arden, NC 28704
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
He was a good man. I truly liked him.
Officiated many games with Rudy including the 2000 State Championship. Loved calling with Rudy, always a lot of fun.
Called alot of football games with him and loved being around him. He always had a saying that I will never forget when things went wrong he would say Mother to God what are we going to do. Rudy may you rest in peace you was always my teacher thanks brother.
Rudy was a co worker and friend. He cared about people and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. R.I.P. Rudy
So sorry to hear about Rudy’s passing. I was Mary’s hairdresser for years. Always loved for Rudy to come with Mary. Loved this couple. Such a gentle soul. Rest In Peace Rudy.
I remember Rudy and Mary as volunteers in the ER. They were so wonderful together, what a team! Several years later I ran into them at a restaurant and Rudy asked me how I was doing. My dad was having to under go heart bypass and Rudy must have sensed my worry. He put me at ease and told me not to worry about a thing. He also wanted me to make certain to tell my dad what to expect afterwards. I remember him saying “Tell him to give it a year.” I passed those words on to my dad and I have many times told others who where facing the same surgery, Rudy’s words of wisdom he shared with me those long years ago. I know his words helped me, my dad and others. They were special people indeed.