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Obituary for CORDOVA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday June 17, 2005

Mabel Cordova, age 101, and a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Sophia Maestas; her husband Jose Cordova; sons, Frank Cordova and Armando Cordova; daughter, Margarita Cordova; sister, Frances Atencio; brothers, Uvaldo Maestas and Felix Maestas. Mabel was born December 21, 1903 in Chili, NM, she married Jose Cordova on April 28, 1934. Mabel is survived by her sons, Uvaldo Cordova her caregiver for the last seven years, Lucas Cordova and wife Berlin of Tierra Azul, NM; daughters, Corine Lange and husband K.O. of Rio Rancho, NM, Gloria De Arment and husband Paul of Greenville, PA, Alicia Pedroncelli and husband Robert of Albuquerque NM; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Mariano Maestas and wife Estella of Chili, NM; sisters, Clora Archuleta and husband Juan of Chamita, NM; sisters, M. Felicia of Saint Michaels, AZ, Celia Barela and husband Rocky of Santa Fe, NM; other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Albuquerque, 550 Atrisco SW, on Friday, June 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, on Coronado St. in Espanola, NM, on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Chili Cemetery. Donations in Mabel's name may be made to Vista Care Hospice 5201 Venice Ave. NE Alb. NM 87113. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Alb. NM (505) 343-8008.


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