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Edward D. Saavedra, beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born on April 1, 1938 in Muskegon, Michigan to Dolores and Isaac Saavedra. Edward was a member of the Normoyle Senior Center where he quickly made many friends and spent his happiest days these past couple of years. He retired from ButterKrust Bakery in 1994 after 25 years. As a young man, he was one of the lucky few hired at the world’s fair, Hemisfair ‘68, where he worked at the Bavarian Beer Garden restaurant. Being a huge animal lover, he had pets throughout his adult life. And just as he loved his pets, he loved his many friends. He was a great conversationalist who also made everyone laugh with his sense of humor and quick wit. One fact that some may have not known other than his family, was that he was an excellent self-taught cook. His meals were tasty and delightful and he never disappointed in whatever he made. Overall, he was a kindhearted, caring and thoughtful man who loved his family, friends and animals. He would come to your aid without hesitation if called upon. He will be deeply missed. We love you, Pop. Quotes to remember him by: “Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have.” “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. ” “When it comes to the last hour of your life, it will be a great consolation to feel that you always protected the poor, the helpless, and the unfortunate; and that you exercised a particular care towards animals.” Edward is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maria L. Saavedra. Children Edward D. Saavedra Jr. (Annette), Diana Inkel (Bob), Hilda Alvarado (Daniel), Marisa Ireland (Travis), Leticia Saavedra (the late Josue Perez). Grandchildren, Noah and Ian Inkel, Alexandra, Alyssa, and Nicholas Saavedra, Helena and Isaac Ireland and Lourdes Sandoval, Jocelyn and Josue (Josh), Jr. Perez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with a procession to depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South.

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Edward D. Saavedra

April 1, 1938 - January 27, 2024