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EDUARDO AVILA Obituary

EDUARDO "EDDIE" AVILA McALLEN - Eduardo "Eddie" Avila, 66, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his residence in McAllen. Eduardo was born October 10, 1946 in Pharr, Texas. He is the son of the Andres Avila and Margarita P Avila. He was a veteran of the United States Army and Proudly served his Country in the 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry. He proudly served as a member of the VFW Post 8788 Honor Guard. He cared for the veterans, for the active duty and reserve personnel, and their families. A proven leader dedicated to the VFW. We can proudly say that Eduardo made a lasting impression on everyone he met with his charm, which was only surpassed by the size of his heart. His energy, mischief, kindness and zest for life are what his friends & family will remember most. Eduardo is "ARMY STRONG." He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Avila-Tutka (Phillip); two sons, Michael Edward Avila and David Edward Avila; four sisters, Rosalie Guzman (Eloy), Irma (Efrain) Davila, Dora (Eddie) Lopez and Maricela (Jorge) Del Bosque; four brothers, John (Sylvia) Avila, Andrew (Yan) Avila, Robert Avila and Rick (Diana) Avila; and three grandchildren, Gavin Edward Avila, Lola Raquel Tutka, and Conner James Tutka; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2013 with a rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home in McAllen. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. www.riverafuneralhomes.net Sign guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Jul. 28, 2013.

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Noe Del Bosque

July 22, 2023

Thinking of you.

Noe Del Bosque

July 22, 2021

Miss you Tio! I have lots of fond memories of you. GOD bless you.

Noe Del Bosque

July 22, 2020

Miss you Tio! Your smile, laugh, your jokes and pranks. You were always fun to be around with.
Love you,
Noe

Sonya Flores

July 29, 2013

Dear Sandra, David, & Avila Family,
We are sending you our love and our deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Sonya Flores & Family

Noe Del Bosque

July 29, 2013

My dear Uncle Edward, I already miss you very much! I will never forget your big smile and laugh! Your practical jokes and you just being our loving Uncle. May GOD bless you!

David, Sandra and Mike, I'm thinking about you and live you very much! GOD bless you all, Love Noe

Baldemar Garcia, Jr.

July 29, 2013

To the Avila Family, my prayers are with you in your time of need. Mike, I am sorry on the loss of your father. May He Rest In Peace.

Eloy & Annette Bernal

July 29, 2013

Sandra, David & Michael my deepest condolences, our thoughts & prayers to u & ur families. Hold on to ur dads memories, they will console ur heart. We love you, & May our Gracious Lord give u the peace u need at this time. Eloy & Annette Bernal & Family. McAllen, Tx.

Frank and Eloisa (Chavez) Del Bosque

July 28, 2013

To the Avila Family: With sadness in our hearts, we offer our condolences. May our Heavenly Father give you the comfort and peace you need at this time. We know that at this moment, Edward is having a good time in heaven with our brother, Lazaro Chavez, who was his best friend when they were teenagers. I still remember Edward, Homer,Lupito and Lazaro all laughing and having a good time at our house and my mom cooking for these guys.(50 yrs. ago). Please know that you are welcomed in our home anytime you wish to visit the Dallas area. With much love,

juan m. hernandez

July 28, 2013

our condolences to his family eddie was a great man and veteran brother of the w.f.w good friend of ours member of the honor guard we will miss him

Jose Rodriguez

July 28, 2013

My condolences to Eddies family.
Eddie you were my friend since I can remember. You will be missed by all of us who knew you.

sam saldana

July 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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