Edward Diaz, 61, from Charlotte, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Edward was born on October 23, 1963, in Pleasanton, Texas, to Octavio and Rosario Diaz. He spent most of his life working in construction and communication towers, a career that matched his hardworking and resilient spirit.

Edward was a true outdoorsman who found joy in the simple things - gardening in his yard, fishing, and caring for his chickens and dogs. He loved grilling for family and never missed a chance to cheer on his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived in death by his children, Bobby Diaz and his significant other Alexa C., his daughter, Pamela Diaz and husband Eliseo Perez Jr., and Bianca Ford and husband Brendan Ford; as well as his cherished grandchildren, Sybil Cantu, Alexis Diaz, Bobby Jo Diaz, Vyolet Diaz, Mathu Reyna, Eliseo Perez III, Edward Perez, Elaina Perez, Evonne Perez, Amariah Ford, and Jermiah Ford - his great-grandchildren, Jordan Cantu, Andrea Cantu, Araceli Salazar, Stetson Prince, Atticus Diaz-Lamb, Atlas Diaz-Lamb, EJ Perez, Alaia Perez, and Javi Perez. He also leaves behind his loving partner, Patty Garza, along with her children, Alex Pesqueda and his wife Annette Pesqueda, and Anthony Pesqueda and wife Crystal; their children, Azel Pesqueda, Alexzayven Pesqueda, Paul Pesqueda, Anna Leigh Pesqueda, and Emmy Pesqueda, who he cared for as his own. Edward is also survived by his brothers, Octavio Diaz Jr. and wife Becky, Alex Diaz, Sammy Diaz and wife Debbie, and his sister, Sandra Hasette.

He was preceded in death by his parents Octavio and Rosario Diaz.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at Hurley Funeral Home from 3pm – 9pm, with a rosary to be recited at 7pm.  Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10am, with interment to follow at the Charlotte Community Cemetery.

Edward will be remembered for always lending a helping hand, showing up when it mattered most, and living with quiet strength. No matter the challenge, he carried the spirit of "never surrender"- a legacy of resilience, love, and loyalty that will live on through those who knew him.