Eddie Ward Obituary (1944 - 2024)

Obituary Eddie Eugene Ward, 79, of San Manuel Arizona, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2024. Eddie was born on December 20th, 1944 in Raton, New Mexico and grew up in Pritchett, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father Fred Ward, mother Ruby Jordan and siblings Peggy, Kay, and Dennis Ward. In 1966, he proudly served for the United States Army, first brigade Fort Ord and fought in the Vietnam War. After returning back to the states, he started a taxi cab company in Brawley, California. This led him to meet his wife of 45 years, Maria Ward.Eddie worked hard throughout his life for the Imperial Irrigation District as a hydrographer until his retirement in 2004. If you know Eddie he was filled with laughter, jokes, and stories and would easily strike up a conversation with everyone. Many of Eddie’s happiest moments were spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He especially looked forward to his daily morning conversations with his grandson Joey. He is survived by his wife Maria Ward, son Raymond Gonzalez, granddaughter Evelina Gonzalez (Derek Hughes), grandson Joey Gonzalez (Terry Gonzalez), granddaughter Anita Gonzalez (Juan Gamez), great granddaughter Serena Gonzalez, and 6 great grandchildren. Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed, not only by his family, but his friends the coffee crew. These were his close friends with which he enjoyed having coffee and sharing stories with every morning. Eddie faithfully served the lord and was an active member of First Baptist Church in San Manuel, Arizona. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school classes to children, and spreading the word of God. Eddie Ward is loved by many, and will be missed tremendously by his family. Please join us in remembrance of Eddie Eugene Ward. Services will be held on February 10th, 2024 at 1pm at the Vistoso Funeral Home 2285 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, Arizona, 85755. Luncheon to follow at the First Baptist Church located in San Manuel, Arizona. Details to be provided at service. Click this link to view additional details about Eddie's Services: https://my.gather.app/remember/eddie-ward