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Edward Erler Obituary
It is with great sadness that Sensei Edward J. Erler, Jr. passed away this past Good Friday morning and was attended by his loving family and Black Belts (yudansha). Sensei Erler was a prominent member of the martial arts community in New Mexico for over fifty-years having trained and mentored thousands of men, women and children throughout his long teaching career. Sensei lived a blessed life as he approached daily living with the upmost integrity and forbearance. Although he will be greatly missed, his guidance and teachings will live on.
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Don Roseborough
September 21, 2025
Sensei was such a good leader and man. He helped develop me into a man. I made it to brown belt before heading off to college. Wish I would have gone to Okinawa with him.
I will always remember him.
Michael
July 2, 2025
I trained with Sensei Ed around 1972, when I was stationed at Kirtland A.F.B.
He was a fine instructor, always patient and kind and willing to go the extra mile for his students. He allowed me to train young students at his second studio, can't recall the address but it was up in the Heights, not the Louisiana St. location. He had hoped that I might stay in Albuquerque and work full-time for him as a junior instructor. I was greatly pleased by his faith in me, but I wanted to move back to my home in California.
Rest in peace Sensei Ed, those were wonderful years we had together and I will remember them, and you, for a long time.
Michael
Larry Stevenson (Wilson Middle School)
April 16, 2025
Sensei Erler, words can not express my gratitude for introducing me to strategy. You could of led me to any book in your store showing me techniques that would defend me, instead you introduced me to Sun Tzu, and Mushashi. I have and continue to study them and their to this day Sensei Erler. Thank you from a kid that you know, that you educated, and guided. You're in a better place, and I will see Sensei when it is my time to join you.
Felix Silva
November 14, 2024
Sensei Erler. Just heard of your passing. You we're my instructor back in the early 70's, you were an inspiration in my life. I reached a brown belt. You taught me respect and discipline. Rest in peace sensei. Domo arigato
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Manuel
April 30, 2024
May YaHWeH Shalom be with the family. Sensei Ed was always a great respectable person that would always welcome myself and my cousins and supplied our MA needs. He was a pillar in the community and may his teachings continue with his Son David and students! ¡Viva!
Rocky Fails
April 21, 2024
Rest in peace, Erler Sensei. Thank you for everything you taught me, for your example and friendship. God Bless you.
Rocky Fails
April 21, 2024
Rest in peace, Erler Sensei. Thank you for the things you taught me, for your example and friendship. God Bless you.
Earl
April 12, 2024
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Jim Pounds - Seiwakai of NM
April 7, 2024
Erler Sensei,
You were a good Sensei and practitioner and a veritable encyclopedia of Karate and Kobudo. You will be missed. Fly high!
Bruce Davis
April 6, 2024
You will be missed. You were always so helpful. Thank you.
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