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CORDOVA -- Ruben C. Cordova went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2005 at the age of 80. He was born on February 12, 1925 in Rodey, NM. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Cordova; sons, Jerry B. Cordova and wife Lela, Arthur B. Cordova and wife Judy L., Arnold B. Cordova and wife Betty, Danny B. Cordova and wife Geri and Steve L. Cordova and wife Jamie; daughter, Barbara Howard and husband Mark; step-daughter, Ernestine Salazar and husband Gerald; brother, Wilfred C. Cordova and wife Phyllis; sister, Maria "Lala" Elisaida Gutierrez and husband Victor; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Ruben will be deeply missed by all. Visitations will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. also at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ruben A. Cordova, Daniel J. Cordova, Michael A. Cordova, Jacob L. Cordova, Ronald Cordova, and George Cordova. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Fortune, Leo Floyd Cordova, Wilfred Cordova Jr., James L. Duran, Nancy J. Silva, and Raymond Cordova. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
        Published on: Wed May 25, 2005