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Obituary For Edward J. Fitzgerald

Edward J. Fitzgerald, 89, of Elephant Butte, NM, died Monday, June 27, 2022. Ed was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 30, 1932 to Robert M. and Christine Fitzgerald.

Ed attended Albuquerque High School. After graduating he made his way to Chicago to attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Soon after graduating Mortuary School, he joined his father, serving families at French Family Funeral Homes in Albuquerque, NM. In the early 60’s Ed and his father opened Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Home located on Carlisle Blvd NE in Albuquerque.

Ed was truly dedicated to the education and advancement of the funeral industry. While serving a term as president of the National Funeral Directors Association, from 1974-1975, he appointed the Task Force on Professional Certification; which was later to become the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practitioners. As members of the Order of the Golden Rule, Ed had many opportunities to travel around the world with his loving wife, Sandra.

Ed had many hobbies including creating wooden models, golfing, skiing, and traveling. He was a member of the both the Elks and Moose Lodge. He also continued his love of service as a member of the Kiwanis club.

Ed is survived by one daughter, Kathryn Fitzgerald (Andrew Geffen) of Elephant Butte, NM. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra Strong-Fitzgerald; and two sons - Edward Fitzgerald Jr. and Robert Lee Fitzgerald.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 4:00 -6:00P.M. at Kirikos Family Funeral Home in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:00A.M. at Kirikos Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Joe Byers officiating. Interment will follow at Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Military Honors.

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I saw Mr Fitzgerald at the Veterans Home and as always, he was quite the gentleman as I remember from Sierra Health Care. My condolences to his family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With respect always, Eva Marie Pena.

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Rest In Peace Mr Fitzgerald. Kathryn I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good role model for us kids in the old neighborhood. He's with the King of Kings and also reunited with Eddie now. Your family is in my prayers. David Anderson

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Love and prayers to the friends and family. May your sweet memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. May the Good Lord grant you peace.

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Ed, Rest in Peace. Thank you for the friendship with my folks George and Harriette Bolling. Also the times we broke bread together with Zizi and Enrico. You will be missed! Doug, Debbie and Shanlynn Bolling

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We'll miss you dear friend David & Mary Grady

- David Grady

Fond memories of many Sunday meals with Ed, mom, ZiZi & Enrico. I hope you and Sandra find Ed and Jan in heaven and start the troopers over! God bless, Rest In Peace. Dave & Pat Straub

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Grandpa, I love and miss you so much! I know your watching over me with my Dad and Grandma. I will do everything I can to make you proud of me.

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A loss for the Fitzgerald family. So many good memories and grateful that we could FaceTime with one another this last year. Roy Lee (Longbelly) and Roy Gilbert Fitzgerald

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I miss you Daddy....

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We have such fond memories spending "fun" times with Ed & Sandra during NFDA conventions. With Sympathy,Frances Galante (the wife of the late Frank R. Galante of NJ - Past NFDA President 1973-74)

- Frank Galante

Thinking of you with our deepest sympathy. Liz, Kristin and Jay Waring

- Sumner J Waring

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Wonderful memories from the Trout Road Troopers. Ralph and Peggy, Bob and Jeannie, Dick, Tami and Kenny.

- Ralph Seis

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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