Edward C. Redondo (Eddie), 75 of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 30th, 2022. Eddie was born on March 5th, 1947, in Tucson, AZ. Edward volunteered to serve in the United States Navy, as Petty officer 2nd class (E5) during the Vietnam War from June 28, 1965 -June 27, 1971. He was stationed in the Western Pacific Islands, where he worked as a helicopter mechanic. After he was discharged, he was employed at Davis Monthan Airforce base in 1973 as an aircraft mechanic and worked there for 28 years until he retired in 2001. Edward also served in the Air National Guard Reserves as a Master Sergeant (E7) and worked as a F16 fuel mechanic until he retired in 1997. During his employment at Davis Monthan, he earned an associates degree from Pima Community College. Eddie was a devoted husband, loving father, brother, grandfather, and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Eddie had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. He would spend weeks every summer in Rocky Point, camping out on the beach with his wife and family. Edward enjoyed hunting, family barbecues, watching sports, and was a diehard Raider fan and UofA fan. Edward loved telling jokes and making people laugh at all the family gatherings. Edward is proceeded in death by his parents Edwardo (Lalo) and Cecilia Redondo, his sister Patricia Gomez. Edward is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa Redondo, sisters Yolanda Federico and Cindy (Paul) Rivera. Children Edward Redondo Jr. (Teri) and Robert Redondo, Grandchildren, Antonio (Marlette) Redondo, Brianna (Ivan), R.J. (Jackie), Sandra, Destiny and Viviana. Great grandchildren, Melina, Anevay, Isabel, Layla and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Monday December 12, 2022, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at South Lawn Mortuary. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery.
A funeral service for Edward will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelSL.com for the Redondo family.
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