Las Vegas, NV - Edmund C. Miramontes, 94, a 58-year resident of Las Vegas, beloved husband and father, passed away October 4, 2025, at Nathan Adelson Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on May 24th, 1931, in Stockton, CA, where he lived until enlisting in the United States Marine Corp in 1951, serving in Korea during the conflict. After a brief term as a civilian, he returned to the military and served 21 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1972, finally settling in Las Vegas. After retiring from the military, he enjoyed a lengthy career in the private sector: first, as an EEO officer under then governor, Mike O'Callaghan followed by a position in personnel for REECO, finally retiring in 1991. He was a long-term member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and catechism teacher. He enjoyed going out and loved the many establishments that served him martinis. Ed never met a stranger and was always ready to laugh or make others laugh with his quick wit and storytelling ability. His grilling abilities for steaks and ribs were unmatched though there were a few times the charcoal fire got the better of him. Ed was a one of the great Dads, even though never knowing his own father who passed away when he was 9 months old. When asked how he became a great Dad, he said, "He did it in a way that he would have wanted from his Dad...and Mom helped him too." Ed and Molly were married for 56 years and were known as a wonderful couple. Ed was the youngest of four children, preceded in death by Molly, his spouse of 56 years, his parents, Victor and Sebastiana Miramontes, sister Josephine, brothers Victor and Fernando. Ed is survived by his companion, Bobbe Xenos, children Edmund Jr. (Lynn) of Chapel Hill, NC, Steven (Tami), Thomas (Jan), John, and Andrew of Las Vegas, and Paul (Wendy) of Riverbank, CA.; 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and one more due in December. Rosary for Ed will be at La Paloma Funeral Services, 2551 S. Fort Apache Rd., Las Vegas, NV., 89117 on Monday, October 13th, at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 14th, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1111 N. Michael Way (at Washington Ave.). Reception to follow. Burial is pending at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you send donations to Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, 415 N. Glenwood, El Paso, TX, 79905.