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Eddie Saavedra Obituary
Las Cruces - On Monday, February 3, 2020 our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, EDDIE A. SAAVEDRA, age 64, of Las Cruces left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2, 1955 to Enrique M. and Rosa Avalos Saavedra in San Miguel. Eddie retired from Doña Ana County as a heavy equipment operator and was a foster parent to numerous foster children. He loved music and enjoyed karaoke singing and dancing. He was a member of the Catholic Church.
Those left to mourn his passing include his daughter, Desiree Saavedra (Richard Lucero) of Las Cruces; four brothers, Robert and Efren Saavedra both of El Paso, TX, Henry Saavedra of Lemitar, NM and David Saavedra of Las Cruces; six sisters, Evangelina Herrera, and Maggie Herrera (Danny) all of Las Cruces, Irma Herrera (Ernest), and Elva S. Delgado (Paul) all of Mesquite, Olga S. Reyes of Houston, TX, and Grace Hernandez of San Miguel. Other survivors include four grandchildren, Mariah Lopez, Richard Jr., Jazlynn and Jeramiah Lucero as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Christopher Ray Saavedra and two brothers, Alvaro Avalos and Freddie Saavedra.
Visitation will begin at 5 PM Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Baca's Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 6 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1240 S. Espina Street. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue where he will be laid to rest.
Serving as casket bearers will be Tom Vasquez, Paul Delgado, Danny Herrera, Ruben Reyes, Javier Hernandez and Ken Sandoval. Honorary bearers will be Cynthia D. Nevarez, Marisa P. Saavedra and Jeramiah Lucero.
Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel, 527-2222 Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
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Pio Sanchez
February 11, 2020
My condolences go out to the family and his kids and grandkids Great friend
Bridgette Saenz
February 10, 2020
Desiree, Our deepest condolences to you and your family Prayers for strength to get y'all through this difficult time. GOD BLESS ~
Saenz family
Linda Avalos Lujan
February 10, 2020
My condolences to the family. May your faith and memories guide you through this difficult time.
Victor, Celia & Judy Martinez
February 10, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time and have our deepest Condolences.
Juliana Lumsdon
February 10, 2020
My deepest condolences to all of his family and friends. Eddie was my neighbor for almost 3 years and was a light to our little corner of the world. He was very kind, always had a smile on his face and made it a point to wave/say hello. He would shower us with vegetables, fruits and plants for my little planters. I will miss our conversations talking about plants and life. He was a very kind hearted man through and through. It was an honor to know him. May he rest in peace. He will be greatly missed.
GEORGE AVALOS
February 10, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Saavedra family. May God give you all the strength and comfort during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Eddie at the DAC Road Dept. Eddie was true inspiration to all who knew him. Eddie was one of the best and devotted worker, I had during my tenure at the ROAD DEPARTMENT. He was a friend to everyone. He will be missed by all.
Delia Montes
February 8, 2020
Life will never be the same without you here. You will always be in my heart. Missing you until the day that we meet again. I love you my dear cousin.
Veva & Memo Rivera
February 8, 2020
My deepest condolences to the whole family. My prayers are with all of you.
Jose Luis & Emily Salas
February 8, 2020
My Prayers and Condolences go out to the family. May you Rest In Peace Primo.
Maria Cristina Parra-Zaragoza
February 7, 2020
My most sincerest and deepest condolences to the Saavedra family! It is unbelievable! Eddie, you were such a sweet, kind person! You must be so happy to be with your son again! Oh! and "GoGo," sure you will have some catching up to do! My viejo is probably enjoying all of the "chismes!" LOL! Prayers to all of the family, hugs to Elva and Efren!!!
Maria Cristina Parra-Zaragoza
February 7, 2020
Oh Eddie! it is with a heavy heart of knowing of your passing! May you rest in peace as you are now in the comfort of our Lord's arms! and especially and most precious, to be able to be by your son's side again! I'm sure you and "GoGo" will have a lot of catching up to do! Many hugs and prayers to all of the family, Elva and Efren, my most deepest and sincerest condolences! May Eddie rest in peace! From "Little GoGo" and myself, many blessings!
February 7, 2020
Wonderful neighbor and friend for many, many years. Our condolences to the family. Rest in peace friend. -Danny and Nancy Montoya
Dani Delgado
February 7, 2020
Meet Eddie while he worked with my father at the county. Always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace and prayers to his family.
Marty & Precilla Nieto
February 7, 2020
Our condolences go out to the family. Eddie was a humble geniune man. May the grace of God be with the family during this tragic loss.
Maggie Guerra
February 6, 2020
Our Sincere Condolences to the Saavedra family. May you Rest In Peace Eddie.
Merlinda Ferrales-Herrera
February 6, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Saavedra family. May God give you all the strength and comfort during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Eddie at the DAC Road Dept. up until his retired. He was such a great, pleasant and caring friend and co-worker. He will truly be missed. May you rest in peace Eddie
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