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Richard Cordova Obituary
Richard Perfecto Cordova
1939 - 2017
Richard Perfecto Cordova, 78, retired U.S. Army and Civil Service passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center with family at his side.
He was born April 18, 1939 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to the union of Julian and Charlotte Armendariz Cordova. Both parents preceded him in death as well as his brothers Julian, Jim and Cruz Cordova.
He was united in Holy Matrimony on March 13, 1961 to Cecilia Lucero in El Paso, Texas.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Cecilia Cordova, children; Richard P. Cordova, Jr., Raymond J. Cordova, Sylvia L. Cordova, Raphael J. Cordova, siblings; Steve Cordova, Rudy Cordova, Carol Swenson, Linda Cordova, Six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017 following with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 S. Hwy 85/87. Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 S. Hwy 85/87, with full Military Honors Ft. Carson Honor Guard.
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Darla Wooden
November 18, 2017
Prayers out to all family members and friends! God Bless you all! Tony and Darla
Charles & Tina Jenks
November 16, 2017
Richard & Charles have been close friends since the 1970s. Our families have enjoyed Sunday breakfasts and dinners after 5 pm mass and gatherings over the years. Richard, we will miss you !! Job well done, rest easy my friend !!!
November 16, 2017
Dear Cordova Family,
JIm and I have such fond memories of Mr. Cordova at the ball fields and in the gyms watching his loved ones play. May all of you find peace in time knowing he is with our Lord, our savior. God bless all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jim and Patty Boudreau
Roberta Vigil
November 15, 2017
Losing a parent is hard. That's were memories come in. They help us to heal. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
November 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
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