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Published: 19 March 2015 19 March 2015

Mario Eddie Kirker, 59, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Lordsburg, NM.

He was born February 4, 1956 in Silver City, NM to Henry L. and Stella (Garcia) Kirker. Eddie worked with the Cuban refugees in Chino, CA for many years. He liked being outdoors with his Dad. Hauling wood and doing projects with his hands out of wood. He was an artist and crafted beautiful wood work. He hunted with his father and his friends since he was a little boy. Wherever he went he always brought his mother a gift. He was loved by all. Always had a joke and loved to make people laugh. Eddie loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved the Lord with all his heart and we're sure he's with him now. He will be greatly missed by his parents, family and all who knew him.

He is survived by his parents, Henry and Stella Kirker of Silver City; two daughters, Amie Chacon (Adam) of Morenci, AZ; Genevieve Genera Manning (Tony) of San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren, Vanessa, Cezaria, Christian, Jordan, Nevaeh, Sherica, Edward and Nathan; one great grandchild, Jayce; one brother, Ronald Kirker (Theresa) of Whittier, CA one sister, Eileen K. Muñoz (Richard) of Chino Hills, CA; special aunt, Lucy Holguin; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy C. Kirker; one sister, Clorinda "Rindy" Houch; maternal grandparents, Eduardo and Genevieve Garcia; paternal grandparents, Juan and Rita Kirker.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 19 from 1-2pm with the prayer vigil with Divine Mercy to begin at 2 pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting. Concluding service interment will follow at Santa Clara cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Houch, Rick Hoyer, Christian Kirker, Jordan Ortega, Edward and Nathan Jacquez. Honorary pallbearers will be the rest of his family.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.