Eduardo Ralph Baldenegro
suddenly passed away on June 18th 2017 of multiple complications in Chandler Regional Hospital. He was 82.
Eduardo was a life long resident of Chandler and is survived by his wife Hortensia of 58 years, their seven children, seven grand children and three great grand children. Eduardo’s two sons and five daughters reside with their families in the Chandler and surrounding areas where they continue to care for their mother. His two brothers and their families also reside in Tempe and Chandler. He leaves his two surviving sisters in California and Mississippi with their families while he joins his sister Tencha in Heaven.
Eduardo graduated from Chandler High School in 1955 where he excelled as a baseball player. After a stint doing various jobs he enlisted into the Army in 1958 where he became a worthy mechanic. After completing his tour of duty in 1960 he became a public servant with the Chandler Unified School District where he drove a school bus and became a truant officer for several years. Eventually he ventured out as a self-employed business owner. He taught his children the value of hard work.
A memorial service will be held at Bueler Chandler Mortuary on Friday, June 23 at 10:00 in the morning.