Rolando Vicente Tudela

Rolando Vicente “Chucho” Tudela was a loving father, husband and brother. He is survived by his wife Sara Tudela, daughter Christina Tudela, and siblings Electo, Luis, and Maria Tudela.

Rolando was born and raised in Guantanamo, Cuba, where he became a professor of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. At the young age of 21, he swam across Guantanamo Bay in search of freedom and a way to provide for the loved ones he left behind.

Rolando lived all across the United States in places like California, Massachusetts and New Jersey. He eventually settled in Texas with a vision of family in mind. Rolando put his family members first in everything he did. He worked as a truck driver for 32 years before he happily retired. He never hesitated to sacrifice himself and his time for the sake of his family.

Rolando will be remembered for his sharp wit and universal sense of humor. Chucho never failed to put a smile on the faces of his friends and family, and his trademark look of a suit and tie with sunglasses will not soon be forgotten.

Rest in Peace, “Roly”

Rolando Vicente “Chucho” Tudela fue un amoroso padre, esposo y hermano. Le sobreviven su esposa Sara Tudela, su hija Christina Tudela y sus hermanos Electo, Luis y María Tudela.

Nació y creció en Guantánamo, Cuba, donde ejerció la profesión de profesor de Química, Física y Matemáticas. A la edad de 21 años cruzó nadando la bahía de Guantánamo en busca de la libertad y de una forma de ayudar a los seres queridos que dejaba atrás.

Rolando vivió en varios lugares de Estados Unidos, incluyendo California, Massachusetts y New Jersey. Eventualmente se estableció en Texas, lugar donde formó su familia. En Estados Unidos trabajó durante 32 años como chofer de camiones y en la actualidad se encontraba jubilado. Siempre puso a su familia primero y nunca tuvo reparos en sacrificarse por ellos.

Rolando nos hizo reir infinidad de veces con su gran sentido del humor y sus comentarios graciosos y siempre recordaremos su original forma de vestir con traje y corbata y sus gafas negras.

Descansa en paz “Roly.”

Services will be held on Tuesday evening, September 6, 2016 in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service with a visitation/viewing beginning at 6:00 PM and the funeral at 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations in his memory.