Larry Cordova Obituary

To the entire Cordova Family,
Our sweet man is no longer in pain or living a life controled by his illness. I want you to know how special a friend Larry was for so many years. He made me feel as if I were his best friend all the time, yet I know this is how he made each and everyone of his friends feel. You were the special one! His love and dedication to his family reigned superior. You were always first. He got so much joy in helping others. His memories will always be fond in my heart. I love you all so much and thank you for sharing this great man with me. XOXOXO

i was so sad to hear of your passing you were a very sweet man always very loving and caring to me you also watched over my mom during your treatment at dialysis god could not have sent us a nicer man now you can rest dear your jobs have been done may god bless you and your family i know you were a blessing to me

Our condolences go out to the Cordova family. Larry was one of the most loving and caring men that we have ever met. The world needs more men like Larry. He will truly be missed.

Upon writing this entry for the guest book in memory of Larry Cordova, the beautiful Spanish slow song “Flor Triste” (Sad Flower) is playing on an Internet radio station. I fondly remember Larry from the era of the 1950s and 1960s. He was one of the first people I met upon moving to Security in the 1950s. Larry and his family lived a block away from me. When I first met Larry, his younger brothers Kenny and Ricky were still in diapers and his younger sisters Lena and Betty Jo were strikingly pretty. Mrs. Cordova was always the backbone of the family. Larry and I had many fun times together in grade school, junior high and high school. Larry, Yolanda Lopez and I used to have some very wild times hanging around together at night on Security's streets, which were very always pitch dark due to no street lights. We were a mischievous gang of three, although not the type of gang that people are familiar with nowadays. We may have been mischievous, but we never committed any crimes against persons or property. Larry always said that he would come to my defense if anybody ever messed with me. He was my bud. The Holy Family Catholic Church at which Larry’s funeral is being held is the same church where Larry, Yolanda and I used to get in constant trouble during catechism classes when we were kids. I have never known anybody who ever got evicted from catechism, but all three of us (Larry, Yolanda and I) came very close to permanent eviction when Father Leberer got fed up (justifiably so) with our disruptive behavior during catechism classes. As kids who thought we were tough and invincible, we did not grasp the consequences of our rowdy behavior. When my friend Renee moved to Security during our junior high school years, she also began to hang around with Larry, Yolanda and me. We used to hang out and have some great social times at the Cordova family home. After Larry and I graduated high school together, our lives went down different paths and we saw each other only once in a great while. I frequently ran into Larry’s gentle Uncle Joe when he lived here in Denver, so Uncle Joe always kept me updated on the Cordova family. Due to my health challenges from a three-year-long neurological illness for which there is no cure, I am unable to attend the funeral. I hereby extend my condolences to the Cordova family, who probably remember me by my stepfather’s surname Collier instead of my legal surname. Larry ya descansa en paz (now rests in peace).

Dear Cordova Family,

Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. It has been a long time since I saw him.
Michelle (Shelly) Bower

Cordova family,
I am so sorry to read of Larry's passing. I knew Larry back in the day when I lived in COS. He was such a funny and caring man. My sincere condolences to his friends and family.

I am so sorry to hear of Larrys passing,I have so many fond memories of Larry.He will be in my heart forever and be forever missed.God Bless your family at this time of sadness. Libby&Budziszewski Family

god bless you larry robert fredrickson

Larry was a good friend of mine for 36 years, and we thought of each other as brothers. I have so many great memories, camping and fishing, and Larry cooking on an open fire.
My daughter was raised thinking Larry was her real uncle. She is 19 now, and will always remember her uncle Larry. That would mean that I was Larry's brother. I quietly say Let it Be. Love you Larry. Our condolences to Mary and the whole family. Larry, Stephanie and Jillian Strough

Mrs. Cordova,
My parents were very good friends of you and Virgil back in the day. Tommy and MaryLou, I remember all of you even tho I was very small, but I just wanted to send my condolensencances to you and your family. Your all in my prayers.
Michelle Maestas

Rick , Ken & Family
I am so very sorry to hear of Larry's passing, he was truely a great man - a true friend in every sense- may your memories bring you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. God bless you all.

There are so many fond memories of Larry. He was such a caring person and a true friend. He will always be in our hearts forever. God bless your family at this time of sadness.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Ruby and Desirae

He was the best protector of his friends anyone could ever ask for. Growing up Larry always treated me and my family like they were his own family. I for one will dearly miss him.

Phil, Chantelle and family,
Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Our sincerest sympathies to your families