Edmundo was an officer and artillery specialist in the Cuban army. He rose to the rank of captain. While serving, he was a star member of the army polo team. His ideals prevented him from supporting the Communist dictatorship of Cuba, and he ultimately retired from the army. He taught physics during and after his military service. In 1968, he immigrated with his wife, Sonia, and daughter, Aymée, to the United States.
In the United States, Edmundo worked as a plant operator at Shell Norco Refining Company from 1969 until 1989. Edmundo enjoyed music, history, philosophy and finance, as well as tango dancing.
Edmundo is survived by his former wife, Sonia Costales, his daughters, Aymée Costales Spindler and Helena Costales Bourg, his sons-in-law, Steven Spindler and David Bourg, his granddaughters, Alison Spindler and Natalia Bourg. He is preceded in death by his father, Felix A. Costales, and mother, Francisca Ferrer.
A private graveside service will be held at Tranquil Oaks Garden in Metairie Cemetery on Friday.
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