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Edward Ochoa Obituary
February 21, 1929 August 5, 2021
Edward (Eddie) Henry Ochoa, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 5th. He was born February 21, 1929, in Yuma, Arizona. Eddie graduated from Yuma High School, Class of 1947. Eddie loved sports from an early age and was a life-long fan of the San Diego Padres who he followed from Yuma to San Diego for decades.
He enlisted in the United States Army December 1950 and served in the Korean War. Eddie later returned to Yuma and became an Agricultural Foreman. At this time, he met the love of his life, Rosita who he married on April 4, 1959. Eddie and Rosa have four wonderful children, Patricia, Sandra, Edward, and Monica. Eddie was the most loving husband and father. He did everything possible to make his family happy. Eddie Ochoa was a devout Catholic who prayed for each of his family and friends every day. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and held the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus close to his heart.
Eddie later worked at the Ramada Inn as the Office Manager. He had an outstanding work ethic and enjoyed going to work each day. Eddies zest for life included an unwavering committed faith and his choice for always having a positive attitude. With these beliefs and his love Rosita made him one of the most devoted husbands and loving father. We will never forget his passion for dancing and living every day like its his last day.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Rosa, daughter Patricia and her husband Mike, daughter Sandy, her husband Nathan and their three girls, Brianna, Carissa, Alexa, son, Edward, his wife Kathy and their two kids Megan and Justin, daughter Monica, her husband Felix and their four kids Arabella, Alasia, Arianna, Andres, and his great grandchild Serenity.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father Henry, mother Anita, brother Robert, and sister Elva.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church,
1815 S. Eighth Ave., Yuma, AZ 85364.
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Bobby Arviso Jr.
August 5, 2022
My dearest condolences to you Mrs. Ochoa and your children. On this anniversary, in honor of the passing of Mr. Ochoa and for other family members, and friends, that have gone before us, I accepted Holy Communion, will go to confession, and continue to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus by attending Holy Mass and performing the above mentioned actions, on every first Friday, for the next 9 months. Mr. Ochoa was a good, Catholic man, who created a beautiful and good Catholic daughter, who I had the privilege to share a part of my life with, making cherished memories, I'll never forget. I pray, eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Cindy Slaughter(Espinoza)
August 12, 2021
My condolences to Rosa and entire Ochoa family. Eddie was a wonderful person and family friend.
Bobby Arviso Jr.
August 10, 2021
Rosa, Patricia, Sandra, Eddie and Monica I know heaven has joyfully celebrated Eddie's arrival along with your family already there waiting for him. Let's focus on the eternal joy he's enjoying now and forever more!!! I can see him transformed into a healthy young man with his trusty transistor radio by his side blaring out a San Diego Padres baseball game. This is how I remember him in the 1970s. I pray you are comforted in knowing he was a good and spiritually strong child of Jesus Christ with a loving belief in Saint Jude. May the souls of the faithful departed, especially Eddie, through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
Colleen Langewisch
August 10, 2021
Dear Rosita - Just a couple weeks ago I was thinking about you, and Eddie, and wondering how you're doing. I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you & your family.
Diana Rodriguez Bovey
August 10, 2021
Our sympathy to Mrs. Ochoa and family. May the memory of Mr. Ochoa's love and kindness bring you solace.
Soraya, Leily and Amir
August 9, 2021
Condolences to the Ochoa family, near and far. We are lucky to have known the kindhearted Mr. Ochoa. His wonderful spirit lives on in his kids and grandkids through the love they bring to the people around them.
Melissa Weinman
August 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to the entire Ochoa Family. Mr. Ochoa leaves behind a tremendous legacy. May he RIP.
Laryl Hancock
August 8, 2021
As a neighbor I didn´t know him well, but each time we spoke he was quick with a smile and I know he had a kind heart. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Paula Headington
August 8, 2021
I love you Mr Ochoa, you were my Second Dad... you will be missed. Thank you so much for my Monica and my other three siblings
Ron and Helen Piceno
August 8, 2021
Eddie was a dear friend of the Piceno family. May he rest in peace. Our sincerest condolences to Rosy and the family.
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