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EDWARD EUGENE DONALDSON/ MAXWELL

1960 - 2024

EDWARD EUGENE DONALDSON/ MAXWELL obituary, 1960-2024, Santa Fe, NM

BORN

1960

DIED

2024

EDWARD MAXWELL Obituary

EDWARD EUGENE DONALDSON/ MAXWELL
Eddie Maxwell, 63, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2023, in his apartment. He was born November 8, 1960, in Ft. Belvoir, Alexandria, Virginia. He is the son of Erlinda P. Garcia/Maxwell and Roy Donaldson. Adopted by Calvin C. Maxwell.
Eddie graduated from Santa Fe High School, Class of 1979. Following graduation, he completed Heavy Equipment Operator School and worked for the New Mexico State Highway Department for 14 years and the city of Santa Fe for 10 years. He was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He gave his life to New Mexico. Erlinda Maxwell:" Eddie was one of the two most important things in my life. My two boys are my life. My boys make my life worth living. Eddie was my only male figure for 10 years. He was a good and helpful person."
He was predeceased by Calvin C. Maxwell and Roy Donaldson.
Survivors mother, Erlinda P. Maxwell (Garcia), brother Kenneth L. Maxwell.
A service of remembrance will be held at Basilica St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Rivera Funeral Home, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.
Rivera Family Funerals
and Cremations
417 East Rodeo Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 989-7032
riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, 2024.

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Paul Roybal

February 23, 2024

Maxwell worked with me for 7 years at the MRC complex always came to work with a smile was a good man

John A. Garcia

January 29, 2024

My condolences to the family of Eddie. I meet him in grade school at Gonzales elementary. Ever since grade school Eddie was always a kind spirit and right out great person. RIP Eddie.

Gilbert Montano

January 26, 2024

My condolences and prayers go out to Erlinda and Kenneth during this time of sorrow.
Eddie my friend since childhood and band mate. One of the kindest of souls I ever knew and will never be forgotten.

Christopher Gomez

January 26, 2024

My deepest condolences Erlinda and Kenneth , Edward was a wonderful friend and I have many memories of growing up with him and your family in Casa Solana I pray for comfort in this difficult time

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30

Rosary

10:30 a.m.

Basilica St. Francis of Assisi

NM

Jan

30

Service

10:00 a.m.

Basilica St. Francis of Assisi

NM

Jan

30

Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

Rosario Cemetery

NM

Funeral services provided by:

Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Memorial Garde

417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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