Born April 6, 1929 in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. Parents Pedro Gopez Miranda and Leonaria David and one of the 9 siblings.
Graduated top of the class in the Philippines government funded vocational school, Heavy Equipment Mechanic and worked for over 20 years. He arrived in the US in 1984 and worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Rodolfo had 14 Children, Erlinda, Maria Theresa, Lina, Alma, Shirley, Rodolfo Jr, May, Ronald, Rey, Nanette, Dave, Eric, Rogelio and Laverne. He has 47 Grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren.
He loved to bowl and participated in many tournaments in the Philippines and National City. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the SD Padres.