An Irish priest has died in Mexico after falling from a ladder whereas finishing up repairs to his residence. Fr Eddie Elliott, who was initially from Ringsend in Dublin, died on April twelfth when he fell from a ladder whereas fixing the roof of his residence in Actopan within the state of Hidalgo.
The 75-year-old was ordained on the age of 32 and was a missionary in Mexico for over 40 years with the Divine Phrase Missionaries.
He labored in lots of areas of Mexico from Mexico Metropolis to Actopan within the state of Hidalgo. An completed artist and singer, Fr Eddie was a massively standard determine in his native Ringsend the place he nonetheless has household.
He returned residence each three years on vacation. His household described him as “a really form and considerate particular person with a depraved sense of humour”.
He was additionally an animal lover and whereas primarily based in Mexico Metropolis he rehomed greater than 30 canine.
On the time of his loss of life, he was caring for six canine and 4 cats.
A household spokesperson mentioned: “He noticed the perfect in everybody and touched the hearts of many. He got here residence on trip each three years and liked assembly up with neighbours and mates.
“He was a really lively and match one that exercised on daily basis and walked his six canine for miles on daily basis within the mountains. He liked music and performed the guitar and sang. He despatched movies of him singing and enjoying the guitar on all events.
“He was additionally a tremendous artist. He can be sadly missed.”
He’s survived by his loving sister Might Pullen, brother-in-law Jimmy Pullen and niece, Wendy Smyth, in addition to a large circle of mates and colleagues.
Fr Elliott can be buried in Mexico at a future date, whereas a service of remembrance will happen at St Patrick’s Church in Ringsend within the coming days.