Edward C. Pedraza 82, born on April 18, 1932. Entered into rest on September 20, 2014, peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy of 56 years, who he fell in love with at first sight.
Edward is survived by his children Cynthia Piercy (Scott), Michael Pedraza (Cecilia), Russell Pedraza (Louisa), Paula Pedraza and Roberta Valley. Edward was blessed to have 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandkids.
Edward joined the Air Force his senior year at St. Mary’s High School where he later received an honorary diploma. Edward remained a dedicated St. Mary’s Knights fan throughout the duration of his life. Edward was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed playing softball. During Edward’s 33 years as a City of Phoenix employee, he was also the Carl Hayden booster club president, coached women’s softball and later became an umpire. Edward was a former parishioner of St. Matthews Parish and worked the fiesta for many years. After retirement, he not only worked but also volunteered at St. Gregory’s Catholic School and Parish.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm, with a rosary at 7:00pm, Friday, October 3, 2014 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30am, Saturday, October 4, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3424 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Chris Evaro
My loving cousins
I am with a heavy heart and sorrow with the passing of your dad and grandfather, My Tio Edward was a man that I admired and respected and loved. You will always be in my heart and in thoughts and prayers.
Loving you always
Chris
PBX Operators
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to puck up which is planted.
Your father has reached his season to return to the Father who so bleessed you with his presence.
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Who coforteth you in your time of loss. May the mercies of God provide you comfort at this time.
Our condolences
The PBX Operators at Phoenix Baptist
Michelle Balady
Our deepest condolences to the Pedraza family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle & Christopher