Rupert Caballero Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rupert Caballero of Waukon, Iowa, who passed away on December 16, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rupert Caballero to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Braulio "Mike" Caballero and Anita Caballero (Ramirez); his siblings, Annie Caballero, Esther Maynard (Herbert), Anita Wilcox (Clayton) and Braulic Caballero (Patrica); and his grandson Mackay Mathis.
He is survived by: his wife Martha Ruth Miller; his daughters, Karen Mathis (Dave) and Carol Lilly (Chris); his grandchildren, Mara Mathis (Casey Bode), Brooke Mathis (Wild), Jake Lilly (Morgan) and Josh Lilly; his great grandchildren, Wava, Weller Mathis, Rhealee Dickens and Charli Bode; and his siblings, Angie Alveraz and Mike Caballero (Coke). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 3:30 PM and from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (101 2nd St SW, Waukon, IA 52172). The military honors was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at the same location.
