Edward Joseph Gurulé, Sr. (Eddie Joe), born Ojo Tichene on June 25, 1948, went to meet our Creator at 3:40 A.M. on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard and dedicated 45+ years as a law enforcement officer in many agencies. Eddie Joe loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Gurulé; children – Eddie Joe Gurulé, Jr. and wife, Diane, Beverly Kasiah and husband, Larry, and Ginger Gurulé; grandchildren – Jennysue Kasiah, Ethan Reno, Jordan Gurulé, and Paul Louis Kasiah; siblings – Louie Gurulé and wife, Diane, Sandra Martinez, and Fred Gurulé; best friends/brothers/sons: Rick Poolah, and Andy Baca and Michael Starr and wife, Christine; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends; and first wife, Jennie Bustamante. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Taylor; father, Aristeo Gurulé; sister, Ann Baca Mascareñas; daughter, Edwina; and best friend/son, Ricky McNutt.

Cremation will take place and a Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Inurnment will follow at the Santo Niño Cemetery in Chloride, NM.