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Obituary for COOK


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday November 02, 2008

Clovis Cook, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuqueraque went home to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Clovis was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra; his parents, Alvin and Clara Cook; sister Lorraine ;and his brother Orlando. He is survived by his son, Paul Cook; grandchildren, Sandra Cook and Paul Cook as well as his sister, Dorothy Trujeque and husband, Michael; his brothers, Clifford Cook and wife Sheila, Phillip Cook and wife Agnes, Ronald Cook and Ivan Cook and his wife Patricia. Clovis was a lifelong member of the Catholic church and a proud veteran who served in Viet Nam. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Viet Nam Service Metal with four Bronze Service Stars, Army Commendation Medal with the "V" Device, the Combat Infantry's Man Badge and three Purple Heart medals. The family wishes to thank the VA Staff, Dr. Elena Zamora; intern, Alex Schevchuk; nurses, Beth Clark, Toni Gresham, Jackie Cooper, Vanessa McKebe, Susan Leech, Carol Hebert, Jason Silva, Betsy Stevick and Lana Melendres. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Eighth Street Chapel of the Daniel's Family Funeral Home with Rosary following immediately at 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church located at 562 Atrisco SW. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Paul Cook, Clifford Cook, Ronald Cook, Ivan Cook, Michael Trujeque, Gilbert Trujillo and Edward Gallegos.