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Rosita Cordova, 89, a lifelong resident of Los Chavez, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at an Albuquerque hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Los Chavez. Rosita was an avid gardener and was well-known for her hand-tied ristras that hung every harvest all around her home and porch. She was everybody's friend and never knew a stranger. No one came to visit Rosita without being fed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Espiridion in 1980; her three grandsons, Freddie in 1973, Benjie in 1991, and Allen in 1996. Rosita was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Rose is survived by her five children, Erlindo and his wife, Stella (who is considered to be one of her daughters) of Los Chavez, Austin of Las Vegas, NV, Dorothy Cordova of Albuquerque, Leroy and Ernest of Los Chavez; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Nick Salaz and his wife, Stella, and Eloy Salaz and his wife, Genevive, both of Gallup. Rosita is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 10:00 a.m. with Interment following in the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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