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Ruben C. Cordova, 89, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2006, and was born on March 20, 1917 in La Joya, NM. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lena B. Cordova; daughters, Evelyn Krauth and husband, Gary, Pam Burmeister and Beverlee Severinghaus and husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Cheryl Elder, Melissa Heath and husband, David, Stephanie Burmeister and Rebecca Severinghaus; one great-granddaughter, Brianna Elder; brothers, Frank, Ernest and wife, Stella, Leo and wife, Bernie, Lele and wife, Millie; and sister, Vina Garcia and husband, Polo. Mr. Cordova was preceded in death by his parents, Porfinio and Rebecca Cordova; brothers, Mariano and Sesario; and sisters, Alice Chavez and Beulah Sanchez. He served in WWII in the US Army, was a retired school teacher, where he taught in Los Lunas for 30 years. He was the owner of Ruben's Barber Shop for many years. Mr. Cordova was a wonderful father and beloved grandfather whose life touched the hearts of everyone who knew him and he will be deeply missed by all. We would like to thank everyone at Heartland Hospice and very special caregiver, Yvette Chavez. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited on Friday, September 8, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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