1941
Jose
2017
Jose Cordova
October 13, 1941 — October 9, 2017
Jose Eugenio Cordova passed away Monday, October 9th, 2017, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver. He was 85 years old.
A rosary will be recited at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on October 13th, 2017 at 6pm., a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 14th,2017 at 8:45 am, also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow the Mass at Hilltop Cemetery. Reception will follow Mass at noon at the Parish hall.
Jose was born October 13, 1941 To Mariano M. and Francisquita G. (Gomez) Cordova in Dulce New Mexico. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1950-1953, he was an expert M1 Carbine Marksman. On August 3rd,1953 he married the love of his life Faye in Winchester Virginia. They started their life together in his home town, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where they raised their 9 children. First and foremost he was a rancher, and had various jobs throughout the years, such as Hersch’s Dept. store, a local Hardware store and Business Owner of Pine Grove Inn. He was a Carpenter and Plumber’s Assistant. Joe ended his career in Hotel maintenance. He then retired and spent the remainder of his life doing what he loved being outside on his swing with his wife, family and friends.
Enjoying family was a big part of his life. He and Faye enjoyed going to the casino with their friends. Joe loved dancing, music, family BBQ’s, being outdoors and spending time with his grand children and great grandchildren and sitting outside on the swing with his wife.
He is survived by his Wife, Fay Cordova and seven of his children, Sharon (Joe)Quintana, Jane (John) Snarr, Frances (Gilbert) Martinez, Theresa (Manuel) Trujillo, Rita (David) Prokop, Joey(Renee) Cordova, Anthony (Becki) Cordova. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. His sisters Henrietta Todaro and Juanita (Benny) Quintana.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Mariano and Fransisquita Cordova, his brother Orlando Cordova, his two sons Robert and Michael, and his granddaughter Joela.
In lieu of flowers you may contribute to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation in honor of their beloved son Michael Cordova.
A rosary will be recited at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on October 13th, 2017 at 6pm., a Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 14th,2017 at 8:45 am, also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow the Mass at Hilltop Cemetery. Reception will follow Mass at noon at the Parish hall.
Jose was born October 13, 1941 To Mariano M. and Francisquita G. (Gomez) Cordova in Dulce New Mexico. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1950-1953, he was an expert M1 Carbine Marksman. On August 3rd,1953 he married the love of his life Faye in Winchester Virginia. They started their life together in his home town, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where they raised their 9 children. First and foremost he was a rancher, and had various jobs throughout the years, such as Hersch’s Dept. store, a local Hardware store and Business Owner of Pine Grove Inn. He was a Carpenter and Plumber’s Assistant. Joe ended his career in Hotel maintenance. He then retired and spent the remainder of his life doing what he loved being outside on his swing with his wife, family and friends.
Enjoying family was a big part of his life. He and Faye enjoyed going to the casino with their friends. Joe loved dancing, music, family BBQ’s, being outdoors and spending time with his grand children and great grandchildren and sitting outside on the swing with his wife.
He is survived by his Wife, Fay Cordova and seven of his children, Sharon (Joe)Quintana, Jane (John) Snarr, Frances (Gilbert) Martinez, Theresa (Manuel) Trujillo, Rita (David) Prokop, Joey(Renee) Cordova, Anthony (Becki) Cordova. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. His sisters Henrietta Todaro and Juanita (Benny) Quintana.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Mariano and Fransisquita Cordova, his brother Orlando Cordova, his two sons Robert and Michael, and his granddaughter Joela.
In lieu of flowers you may contribute to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation in honor of their beloved son Michael Cordova.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jose Cordova, please visit our flower store.
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