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Eddie Alba Obituary
To his family, he was the beloved, fun-loving baby of the Alba 8 clan. He never missed a family gathering and enjoyed being in the action. To the community, he was an accomplished and a well-respected educator and coach in both the Las Cruces and El Paso communities. While he never had his own children, he poured himself into his nieces, nephews, students and athletes. He made learning history and sports fun and even taught a great two-step. Whatever your relationship with him, it was hard not to enjoy him for his great smile, funny sense of humor and entertaining way.
Eddie loved the outdoors and spent many weekends hunting in the Gila, camping out at Puerto Penasco "Rocky Point", Mexico with his cronies or on the golf course working on his game. Our beloved will be missed by us all!
Eddie is survived by siblings Paula Roe and spouse Don Roe (CA), Fernando Alba and spouse, Belinda Alba (CA), Ricardo Alba and spouse, Patie Anne Alba (TX), Yolanda Vega and spouse, Ed Vega (NM), Armando Alba and spouse, Judy Alba (NM), Ramon Alba and spouse, Johnna Alba (AZ), and Abelardo "Kitchie" Alba and spouse, Diane Alba (CA); and over 40 nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great-niece and great-great-nephew. He was preceded in death by parents Salvador and Angela Alba, nephews Ricky Alba and David Vega and Aunt Louisa Silva.
Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda St., Las Cruces. A memorial reception will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. later that day at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eddie Alba
Randy and Donna Dunivan
May 28, 2020
Eddie will always be in our hearts and thoughts! Such a special person!
Lorraine Ziegler
May 28, 2020
It's funny, I was just thinking about Eddie, he was a childhood friend and neighbor. He lived across the street from us Gallegos's ....when he went on picnics I remember him joining up at times, he made it more fun. Rest in Peace, Eddie. ...Lani Gallegos Ziegler
Jamie Lopez
May 28, 2020
My favorite teacher ever. God Bless.
Brad Triplehorn
January 27, 2016
Eddie was one of my original "amigos" at Western new Mexico way back when. We both went into teaching and I'm glad I got to have one last conversation with him when I was in Las Cruces recently. A good man.
Tim Gallegos
July 17, 2015
My sympathy to the Alba family, Eddie was like a mentor to me and I am sadden at his passing. I was not active in his later life but I will say I though about him as a great neighbor and friend being he was my next door neighbor. Eddie I know you are in paradise, who knows we might be neighbors again.
Deborah (Gallegos) Germana
July 17, 2015
Wow! So sad to hear from my brother of his passing. We grew up together--my neighbor from across the street. It's such a disconnect to hear of someone my age passing on. I pray that he is laughing it up his eternal life now. Maybe we'll meet again one day. Alba's, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, uncle, friend.
Lorraine Ziegler
July 16, 2015
Eddie was my across the street neighbor, I remember the times when he would join us on our picnics to the Gila when we were just kids, probably grade school age. How sad that he is gone. I remember that he was always smiling and happy! :-) Respectfully my condolences, Lorraine "Lani" Gallegos
Dave May
June 22, 2015
We were neighbors of Eddie for several years before we moved back East. Very sorry to hear of his passing. You have my deepest condolences.
Rosanne Camunez
June 12, 2015
My condolences go out to the Alba family - thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers
Emily Paredes-Maurer
June 9, 2015
To the Alba Familia!
You're our second family! Our heartfelt thoughts and Prayers are with you all! And the Good Shepherd said" Eddie you're job is Done on a Earth' You're Table is Ready"
May Gods Peace and Comfort be with you all!
The Paredes Family
Becky Griffin Gomolka
June 8, 2015
I had Mr. Alba as a teacher in the 70s, back when Zia was still a junior high. He was very kind and caring and I've never forgotten him. May God bring peace to all his family.
June 8, 2015
To the entire legendary Alba family my deepest condolences . God bless you. Tom Hurt
June 8, 2015
The Alba family is an iconic name in Deming. I am proud to have known them.
My deepest sympathies.
Pat Lewis
Frank Dooley
June 8, 2015
To the wonderful Alba family, my thoughts & prayers in the loss of Eddie. Throughout High School Eddie was an active fun loving young man. His legacy will live on.
Erika Sallee-Pettet
June 8, 2015
Mr. Alba taught in a way that stuck for decades. They were lessons that changed the way I thought about the world, and inspired the desire to teach just like him.
June 7, 2015
Randy and I send our sincere thoughts and prayers to the wonderful Alba family. Eddie always had beautiful smile on his face and I am sure he is smiling down from Heaven. May God Bless You All.
Ida A.
June 7, 2015
Mr. Alba was my 8th grade teacher many years ago. I will always remember his Friday closing statement, "Have a good weekend, stay out of the streets and alleys."
RIP peace, Mr. Alba
Alma Rodriguez
June 7, 2015
Mr. Alba was my 8th grade social studies teacher at Zia Middle School. He would always dismiss class on Fridays by saying "Have a good weekend. Stay out of the streets and alleys." May he rest in peace...
June 7, 2015
To all the Alba family I am so sorry for your lose.
Mary Stewart McEntee
June 7, 2015
My prayers and blessings to the entire Alba Family on Eddie's passing. Sheri Canady Carmichael
Mike and Jane Ray
June 7, 2015
Condolences to the Alba family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eddie was our "best man" in 1985 and friend for many years.
Rose Ann Vasquez
June 6, 2015
My thoughts & prayers go out to the Alba family. Mr. Alba was my teacher at Zia Middle school, back then Zia Jr. High! He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Yvette Ozbun Branum
June 6, 2015
Eddie is another angel watching over all of us. Hadn't seen him since the 70's. He was so much fun to hang out with back in the days and sounds like he never changed. May he rest in peace and I send prayers to his family for their lost. Just remember all those wonderful memories you all have of him.
Jeanine Morris
June 6, 2015
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss..we had some fun times together. Take care of yourself my friend. Eddie may you soar with the Angels
June 6, 2015
Sending all our prayers from the Geubelle family! He was an amazing teacher,coach and friend! Best teacher ever! Sing with the Angels Mr. Alba!!! Love you all!!!
Leah Jones Zachek
June 6, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the entire Alba family, Life long friends can't help but share your sadness. God bless and heal each of you.
June 6, 2015
Eddie was one of the good guys. I taught at Zia Middle School with him and enjoyed knowing him. My son Bob and daughter Patt, loved having him for a social studies teacher. He made the class interesting, but he had high standards. My daughter would iron her maps so they wouldn't have any wrinkles in them. I leave my condolences to Eddie's family. I went to Deming High School with Armando, Yolanda, and remember Ricardo. Jane (Bryant) Murphy
June 5, 2015
Thinking of you Armando,Judy and Alba family.
Love, Coach Jim Bradley and Phyllis
Joe Gloria
June 5, 2015
Coach Alba was one in a million! My condolences to the Alba family. He was a great role model and never had a negative thing to say to anyone. Always supportive and willing to take the time to do whatever he could to make you a better person or athlete. I truly thank God for his memory and the impact he had on all of our lives. Go with God Coach Alba and I look forward to seeing you when I get there!
Susan Seely Salazar
June 5, 2015
Eddie and I were among some of the original Marisol/Blue Bonnet Dr babies 64 years ago! I considered him a close buddie as did my sisters. He and my mother, Barbara Seely, enjoyed a close student/teacher friendship. Decades later they would run into each other in Cruces and hug and laugh about some of his school antics.
I am saddened in that I was always going to go south, look him up and have lunch! When you have those thoughts, act on them! As my father always said, "It's later than you think."
My sympathies to the Alba family. God called back a kind, funny, HANDSOME man!
Save a seat at the lunch counter for me, Eddie!
Love,
Susan
Jessie Tillman- Orphey
June 5, 2015
I am very sad for your loss Armando , and all of Eddie's extended family.
Larry Bleimeyer Sr.
June 5, 2015
May you rest in peace and the good lord watch over you.
Jerry Richardson
June 5, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
My condolences to all of the Alba family in your loss of Eddie.
Elcid Mancini
June 5, 2015
Our most sincere condolences to all the Alba family in the loss of Eddie. He was a dear, dear person and will be missed. We love you, Clem an Elcid Mancini
Rod and Suzie Clark
June 5, 2015
Remembering the Alba family with fondness and respect...
June 5, 2015
For seven years I was privliged to coach with Eddie at Zia Jr. High. The Sun Devils were a contender or champion in the Las Cruce wrestling scene.
It has been a long time since I saw Eddie, this news hit hard. I will miss him and treasure the years we worked together.
Jim Kimball
Rick Miner
June 5, 2015
My sincerest condolences to Armando and all the Alba's. He was a good one. I haven't seen Eddie in years, but I remember that smile.
Linda and Dave Kinkaid
June 4, 2015
Eddie was a friend and a wonderful coach and teacher to both of our son's. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He will truly be missed. Blessings, Linda and Dave Kinkaid
June 4, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies to the Alba family on the loss of their brother.
Joanne Rader
Kirk & Carol Bailey
June 4, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Alba Family! We are thinking of all of you!
G.G. & Carol Gore
June 4, 2015
We are so saddened by Eddie's passing. G.G. Always enjoyed his calls. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alba family. May you find comfort, cherish the memories, and rejoice knowing that his life touched so many! Rest in peace Eddie.
Pitty Nenno
June 4, 2015
My heart is breaking...there are so many memories of the people I loved and cherished in my childhood....Eddie was a part of many of my memories...he was always at our house...right now, I am laughing and crying just remembering all the crazy things we did..there are very few individuals that I have met in my life that were as kind, loving and so beautifully charismatic.....he was an angel among us. I know he will be greatly missed by his large and wonderful family! Eddie maybe one day we will attend your Prom together in heaven, I so wanted to go!
Nicole Covert
June 3, 2015
My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family and friends. I hope all the good memories will help get you through this hard time.
Jamie Lopez
June 3, 2015
By far my favorite teacher. He kept every social study lesson so interesting. RIP Mr. Alba.....
Mike Alba
June 3, 2015
You will be miss my Uncle "the King" Eddie Alba! Love you my man and thank you for everything you brought to the community and my Alba family. You truely Will be missed by all! Love you, Uncle!
GARY & LES KOHLER
June 3, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Alba family. But, we send special love and hugs to our dear friend, Ramon, and his wife, Johnna. We are saddened by your loss, but Heaven is now an even better place because of your borther!!
Lisa Gutierrez-Schaefer
June 3, 2015
My condolences to the Family of Mr. Alba. He was my track coach when I attended Zia Junior High in the late 70's early 80's. I was very short but I insisted on running hurdles. He obliged me and although I wasn't very good at it he was always there to support me. Thank You Coach. You will be missed.
Amy Jackson
June 3, 2015
Eddie, I will always remember the great times that we all had in Rocky Point, and at Elephant Butte Lake, many years ago. You had the most beautiful smile and infectious laugh! Heaven is playing country music and you are probably two stepping. Rest in peace my friend. My thoughts and prayers and with the Alba family. Love Amy Jackson, Phoenix Arizona
Michelle Baron
June 3, 2015
I would like to express my condolences to the Alba family. I met Eddie in 2004 when I became a new teacher to EPISD. We work together for about 5 years in which he mentored me and had the opportunity of working together. On behalf of Hornedo's Social Studies department, we hope that time can heal this great loss.
June 3, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Alba family--Kathy Lewis von Ende
carl , phyllis giordano
June 3, 2015
very sorry for your loss. our praters are with your family.
Col (R) & Mrs Gary Sutherland
June 3, 2015
Christe and I extend our deepest sympathy to the Alba family on the passing of Eddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Alba family at this difficult time.
Hazel Rollins
June 3, 2015
Eddie was great to work with at Hornedo and Hut Brown Middle School. His students enjoyed his stories. He will be greatly missed!
Sr. Carol Nicklas
June 3, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Alba family. May your memories bring you peace and joy!
MERLE and Linda Osborn
June 3, 2015
Eddie was the teacher my kids loved most when they were at Zia! We had many nights at dinner talking about what they learned that day In his class. What a positive influence he had on so many of his students. He I'll always be remembered in their hearts!! He was also a wonderful person to teach with. May he rest in peace and may his family realize how blessed we were to have know him. He will be missed
Salome Ceballos
June 3, 2015
Mr. Alba was a great influence to me and many other from the Tortugas community. He always had a kind word for all of us and was always encouraging. I can honestly say he was one of the reasons I became a teacher and coach. I'm so glad that I got to tell him thank you. R.I.P. Coach...
M.Tito Hinojosa
June 3, 2015
To the Alba family, i am saddened to here of the passing of Eddie. My prayers are with you all . Rest in Peace my friend. GOD BLESS.
Nanci Vasquez
June 2, 2015
Mr. Alba was a great teacher at Zia, I remember him as if it was yesterday. He will be missed. He has earned his wings now, he is now our Angel, May you Rest in Peace Mr. Alba
Dante Tuton (Thacker)
June 2, 2015
I enjoyed teaching with Eddie at Zia Middle School. He was such a joy and the students loved him. RIP Eddie, gone too soon.
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