Edward Eugene Lorts

Edward Eugene Lorts, It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Eugene Lorts announces his passing after a brief illness on April 26, 2011, at the age of 76. Ed lived his childhood in Port Huron, MI and later moved back with his wife and family for many years before retiring to Mesa, Arizona. He was a loving husband and father, successful businessman with Standard Oil, President of the Port Huron Hockey Association and winning Little League/Babe Ruth baseball coach. He will be greatly missed by all the lives he touched. Ed will be remembered by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Lois Marie and his children, Catherine (Larry) Ritts, Steve (Grace), Kelle (Kevin) Clayton, Kandi (Rocco) Pantalena, Robert (Tammy) and Ted. Ed will also be fondly remembered by his eleven grandchildren, Jamie, Jennifer, Hannah, Christine, Jay, Michelle, Elizabeth, Andre, Kayley, Emma, Julianna and three great grandchildren, K.J., Camryn and Maliyah. Ed will also be forever remembered by his nieces, nephews and dear friends. Ed was preceded by his sisters, Marian Armour and Evelyn Runk and his daughter-in-law, Leslie. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at Mariposa Gardens, Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday, May 3nd at 9:00 am. A memorial service will be held at Spirit of Hope Church in Mesa, Arizona at 1:00 pm. Pastor Glen Stadler will officiate the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Ed’s name to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422. Please visit www.mariposagardens.com to leave condolences.