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Adolfo Marquez, Sr. September 27, 1943 - June 17, 2023 Adolfo Marquez, Sr. was born on September 27, 1943 to Pascual and Siria Diaz Marquez in Peño, Durango, Mexico. He passed away on June 17, 2023 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Adolfo came to the USA in 1966 and was a hard worker. After many years fabricating home trusses, he became the expert overseer for his employer, and his co-workers affectionately nicknamed him “Mayor”, saying he was the oldest and wisest. Adolfo enjoyed baseball in his younger years, working with his hands and building, and was a tremendous cook. He loved to cook his famous chicken and potatoes in a disc for family and friends on their special days. And his personal recipe for peach cobbler was a family favorite. And if you ever ate his tamales, you know they were the best. In 1986, during a family BBQ, Blanca made a trip to a grocery store, where she received an invitation to a service at Truth Tabernacle. She attended the service, received the Holy Ghost and was baptized in Jesus’ Name, and the rest of the family followed one-by-one. When Bro. Mendoza started having services at Belmont Tabernacle, Adolfo followed and they were very close. Bro. Mendoza referred to him as his first saint, and also his right hand man. Adolfo loved God, loved coming to church, and loved people. He loved to talk about the Bible, and was frequently teaching his “2 Day” Bible studies. Someone recently asked him if he thought he had taught 100 Bible Studies, and he (very humbly) said “probably a lot more than that”. When new converts were having trouble understanding a Scripture, he was ready with an answer. He persevered until they understood, which is probably why he taught a New Convert class at Belmont for many years. Bro. Mendoza referred to him as his “right hand man”, and Pastor Chavez referred to him as his assistant. After moving to be with family, Adolfo returned again to Belmont Tabernacle and met his new pastor, Pastor Aguilar, whom he loved very much. Adolfo was a very happy and loyal person, never had an unkind word to say about anyone, and was full of wisdom. He never complained, even unto the end. He said he was thankful that he was sick because it gave him more time to spend with God. When asked about decisions, he would say if it is of God, nothing can stop it. If it is not what God wants, it cannot last. His family will miss his birthday calls and him singing Happy Birthday, his greeting of “Que Paso, Chulo”, and his never ending jokes. He would sometimes laugh to himself during pre-church prayer, and his grandsons would ask if he and God were telling jokes? He could not get a joke out without laughing so hard he could hardly breath, and that was as enjoyable as his humor. Adolfo was predeceased by: his wife, Mary Marquez; his son, Adolfo Marquez, Jr.; his daughter-in-law, Blanca Ramirez; and his great-grandson, baby Matthew Marquez. He is survived by: his wife, Ruth Marquez; her son, Angel Cortez and wife Marga Flores; son, Armando Ramirez; daughter, Lorena Ceja; son, Javier Marquez; and daughter-in-law, April Marquez, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Adolfo D. Marquez

January 10, 1944 - June 17, 2023