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Everado (Ed) T. Costilla stepped into eternity on June 5, 2007,
where he joined his beloved wife, Mary Ann, and his Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. His sons and daughters surrounded him as he peacefully
slipped from this life into everlasting eternity. Ed was born
January 4, 1924 in Uvalde, Texas to Antonia and Everado Costilla.
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grew up in Uvalde, where many lasting childhood memories were made.
When he was a little boy, he planted a pecan tree in front of his
house and watched it grow and mature throughout the years. Ed met
his wife Mary Ann, while traveling in Montana. He moved his family
to Houston, TX where he raised his children and provided for his
wife. While in Houston he enjoyed many deep sea-fishing trips in
Galveston, TX. Ed worked as a foreman for Brown and Root-Pipe and
Steel, Inc., retiring in 1984. He moved his family back to Uvalde,
briefly, then came to Montana, settling in Polson. During his time
in Polson he enjoyed the remainder of his retirement fishing,
camping, gardening and BBQ’ing in his iron BBQ pit that he had
specially made. Ed was well known for his Texas BBQ Brisket,
authentic Mexican food and homemade salsa. Ed was respected and
accepted by the Blackfeet Tribe and the Confederated Salish &
Kootenai Tribe. He attended many pow-wows and even spoke the
Blackfeet language. He was an awesome father, who encouraged and
supported all of his children in pursuing their dreams, education
and accomplishments. He instilled integrity, honesty and compassion
into the lives of his children and grandchildren. One brother and
four sisters preceded Ed in death. Ed is survived by his six
children Ricardo (Brenda) Costilla, Juanita (Phillip) Sure Chief,
Valerie Costilla, David Costilla, Louisa F. (Darin) Cadman, Jose I.
(Neomi) Costilla, his four sisters Consuelo Mancha, Maria Rodriquez,
Juanita Martinez, Diamentina Canales, and one brother Ismael
Costilla. He was also blessed with 15 grandchildren Megan, Aaron,
Ellie, Olivia, Rebecca, Verla May, Lisa Marie, Raquel, Darin II,
Pearl, Jose’ II, Joaquin, Mariah, Joseph, and Jose’. Visitation will
be held on Thursday June 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Grogan
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday June 8, 2007 at
10:00 a.m. at Grogan Funeral Home with Pastor Lockley Bremner
officiating. Interment will follow at Home Gun Cemetery at Browning,
MT at 4:00 p.m.
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