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joseacordova — 2012-04-19 04:46:52Z

My great Grandfather JOSE RAMON CORDOVA Born June 28 1834 in Picuris, New Mexico Looking for a photo of him would like to converse with any of his off spring. E-mail jarmandocordova@yahoo.com.
Thank You
Joe @ San Antonio Tx.

Obituary: Rufino Cordova

RichardGarcia84 — 2012-03-24 23:23:49Z

Rufino Cordova
"Rudy"
Rufino Cordova passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 1, 2012 at the age of 84. He was born August 20, 1927 in Chamisal, New Mexico to Epemenio Cordova and Ruperta Cordova. He married the love of his life, Mary Elsie Lopez on May 27, 1954 in Bingham Canyon, Utah. They were married 57 years. He served his country proudly during the Korean War in the Army of the United States from September 28, 1950 to August 3, 1956. He received two Medals of Honor. He was employed at Kennecott Utah Copper for 37 years and retired at the age of 55. Rufino is survived by his loving and caring wife, Mary Elsie; daughters, Rose Elkins and Betty (Mike) Clarke; sons, Rudy (Sandra) Cordova, and Ron (Rebecca) Cordova; nine grandchildren, David Elkins, Robert (Brooke) Elkins, Michael (Marian) Clarke, Trisha (Chad) Deveraux, Justin Clarke, Rudy Cordova, Rachel Cordova, Makayla Cordova, and Rufino Cordova Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Maria Elkins, Anthony Elkins, Jayce Clarke, Hayden Clarke, Elsie Deveraux, and Cade Deveraux; siblings, Ernesto (Bertha) Cordova, Frumencio Cordova, Raymond (Barbara) Cordova, Matilda (Ernesto) Cordova, Timmy Cordova, Joe (Shirley) Cordova, Lilian (Frederick) Diel, Lawrence Cordova, Maxine (Joseph) Martinez, and many loving nieces, nephews, godsons and goddaughters. He joins his parents, two brothers, and a daughter, Jane Cordova, who preceded him in death. Dad, we will always love you and we will never forget you. Rufino loved working in his garden and raising cows, pigs, sheep, etc. on his farm. He truly loved and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the sunshine of his life. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 So. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. The family will receive friends and relatives at a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and again Monday from 10-11 a.m. There will be a Vigil service Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Road, where graveside ceremony will include military honors. www.goffmortuary.com

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on March 3, 2012

CORDOVA John B - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-02-29 18:51:44Z

CORDOVA John B - Vietnam Wall section 4E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Michelle Cordova daughter of Robert Westfall Higgins who died 1981 NM ???

annageis76 — 2012-02-15 04:41:12Z

I just recently received the obit for Robert Westfall Higgins who died January 1981 in Albuquerque NM. The obit does NOT mention where is was buried.

I had info prior to receiving the obit I had info that he had been married 3 times:
1) Bertie Ann Worth married 1933, Divorced 1935 no children
2) Hilda Irene Rhodes married 10/14/1940 ....divorced. They had 2 children Alexander Robert and Mary Lou
3) Betty Hogue (or Hoage)...they had a daughter Robert Lou.

In the obit for Robert it lists his children. 7 daughters, which makes it hard to know who exactly belonged to which marriage...or if the girls were from a wife's previous marriage. 2 Sons.

He was survived by his wife Betty Higgins.....Hogue (or Hoage)

Children:
1) Wanda Dunlap of Albuquerque
2) Betty Houston of Edgewood
3) Pamela Bakke of Albuquerque
4) Cathy Smith of Albuquerque
5) Michelle Cordova of Edgewood
6) Roberta Higgins of Albquerque....(mother Betty Hogue)
7) Peggy Hogue of Virginia ...daughter from Betty's previous marriage????
8) James Hogue...son from Betty's previous marriage??...Hazelton, PA
9) David Hill...How does Hill fit in??? Albuquere

The info I had prior said there were 2 children from the marriage to Hilda Irene Rhodes...Alexander Robert and Mary Lou, but neither of these names were listed in the obit.

It would be so nice to know how all of the children mentioned in Robert's obit fit into his marriages.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated,
Anna

Obituary: Rudy Cordova

RichardGarcia84 — 2012-02-01 01:02:56Z

Rudy Cordova 88, was born November 23, 1922 in Santa Rita, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2011. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Bertha Cordova, devoted wife and caregiver of 13 years. Rudy is also survived by his daughters, Pat (Gilbert) Flores, Susan Pryor and Theresa Pavelich; six grandchildren, Nick Pryor, Anna Esquivel, Christina Savel, Julie Winn, John Flores and Felicia Minter and 18 great- grandchildren. Our family hero served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was decorated with the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Bronze Medal during the Iwo Jima campaign. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy." After the war Rudy worked as a Chevron Station manager throughout Arizona. His leadership abilities led him to be elected as Representative for the Employee's Union. Rudolph was a life member of Elk's Lodge #385. He will be best remembered for his delightful humor, out-going personality and Mexican cooking. Rudy delighted in giving nicknames to family members and is remembered fondly as "Uncle Root Beer". Our Dad will always be remembered for his generosity of spirit by his loving family. In lieu of flowers and in honor of his well-lived life, donations can be made to the Tucson Community Food Bank. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011, 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel), 240 S. Stone Ave., with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be offered Tuesday, November 22, 10:00 a.m., at Most Holy Trinity Church, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

Obituary: Crescencio "Chris" B. Cordova

RichardGarcia84 — 2012-02-01 01:01:32Z

Chris B. Cordova
1926 ~ 2011
"Chenchito"
The light of The Cordova family was blown out November 18, 2011. Crescencio B. Cordova passed away at The Veterans Administration Hospital at the age of 85. Born July 21, 1926 in Durango, Colorado, son to Crescencio B and Agnes Cordova. He was the youngest of twelve children. Married Evelyn Anne Martinez later divorced. He joined the Merchant Marines at an early age then later joined The Armed Forces where he gloriously served our Country in World War II. Chris was Secretary during the Manhattan Project. He worked at Kennecott Copper Corporation for 37 years where he found his passion and hard work with the union. Chris had a passion for so many things at an early age. He was a Devout Democrat and Union Man. He was a member of; United Steelworkers Local #485, the Hispanic Democratic Caucus, Utah Immigration Project, Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana Miguel of Bingham Canyon, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Utah Hispanic Association where he held position of Co-Chairman, Utah Seniors Legislation where he lobbied for causes to help better Utah working families and served many years on the United Farm Workers of America Union. He volunteered for many democratic candidates such as Ed & Karen Mayne, Pete Suazo and many more. Member of the ALF-CIO and was recognized for his outstanding service which he rendered to political programs, fellow unionists, our community and our nation. He was always a leader and many Politicians spoke with respect and honor that they worked with such a great "Little Man" that had a short fuse. He spent many years at The Capital during the legislative sessions and was often first to arrive before the Politicians. He will be missed by many in the political circles. Devout Member of Saint Ann's Catholic Church where he spent Saturday afternoons praying for hours before proudly handing out prayer books. Many will miss seeing his smiling face. Chris loved traveling with his daughter to see familia in Espanola, NM and would reminisce about taking his own father on that exact path. His roots and love he had for New Mexico was strong, however his home was in the Salt Lake Valley. He also enjoyed Sunday trips to Wendover and loved playing the slots.
He is survived by his only child Christine (Tina) Cordova who was the light of his life and "The Princess", only living sibling Mildred Romero of Albuquerque, NM, many nieces, nephews, godchildren and many other family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister and older brothers all who were Veterans.
His daughter would like to thank everyone at The Veterans Hospital for the loving care and support provided.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at twelve noon on November 29, 2011 at Saint Ann Catholic Church 450 East 2100 South SLC UT. A viewing will be held Monday from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm November 28 at the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary 372 East 100 South with holy rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Burial at National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Re: shirley cordova

connieklein444 — 2012-01-26 03:59:45Z

I found my sister Shirley a few years back. She lives in Durango, CO. and we do not have a relationship, per her choosing.Last I knew she was very ill. She has a son name Victor. She also, has a daughter named Teresa. Have spoken with her a few times. But, have given up hope of getting to know her. Still, don't know any of my other Bio-family. I found out my brother was killed in an accident and that was a sadness for me to hear. He was all I ever had. His family chose not to meet with me as well. I don't know if this is the same family we are speaking of. Would like to know more about you. Thank you for your reply. Connie

Re: Patricio Cordova - Walsenburg, Huerfano, CO & Denver, CO

Cordovas_33 — 2011-11-26 09:01:13Z

Greetings,

I do not know if you are still looking for information on these families, but I can offer you some leads based on information I puuled from the St. Mary's Catholic Church records:

The following names are the children of Miguel Cordova and Raphaela Medina and their padrinos:

* Prisciliana - 24 December 1873 - 31 December 1873
Jesus Samora and Maria Sierra
* Catherine - 25 February 1876 - 11 March 1876
Ramon Cordova and Ana Atencio
* Genevieve - 31 December 1877 - 3 January 1878
Jose de J. Medina and Josefa Lucero
* Maria Soledad - 4 March 1879 - 9 March 1879
Jose de la Marquez and Maria Andrea Vigil
* Jose Patricio - 17 March 1881 - 27 March 1881 (Cucharas)
Leandro Cordova and Cecilia Romero
* Maria Eduvigen - 17 October 1883 - 20 October 1883
John Donovan and Johanna Donovan
* Felicitas - 10 April 1886 - 18 April 1886
Tomas Espinosa and Francisca Romero

This is the information I have on Patricio Cordova of Norte Veta and Maria (de Guadalupe) Lupe Cruz of Norte Veta, mmarried 21 April 1900, chidren of Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina and Felipe Cruz and Refugio Romero. Thier sponsors were Antonio Pacheco and Carolina Martinez. I was able to locate the baptism records for the following chidren with their padrinos:

* Gaspar - 27 February 1905 - 26 March 1905
Antonio Espinosa and Francisca Romero
* Jose Gaspar - 11 August 1908 - 30 August 1908
Abel Cordova and Genoveva Cruz
* Maria Teresina - 3 October 1909 - 7 November 1909
Felix Cruz and Gertrudes Chavez
* Maria Teresina - 3 November 1910 - 27 November 1910
Silverio Marquez and Maria del Refugio Romero

Patricio Cordoba and Maria Guadalupe Cruz were also the godparents of Josefina Cordova, born 17 Oct 1903, the daughter of Celio (Celso) Cordova and Emilia Salas

This may help you with the Abel Cordova connection:

Jose Abel Cordova of Norte Veta married Genoveva Cruz of Norte Veta in 1901. They were the children of Teofilo Cordova and Andrea Vigil and Felipe S. Cruz and Refugio Romero. Their sponsors were Casimiro Cruz and Maria King and the records for the following children are referenced:

* Ernestina - 1 March 1902 - 23 March 1902
Candido Trujillo and Ursula Trujillo
* Conrado - 13 June 1905 - 16 July 1905
Demetrio Cordova and Albina Cordova
* Esperanza - 16 October 1907 - 4 November 1907
Juan Andres Martinez and Ana Maria Cordova
* Ofilia - 29 October 1909 - 3 January 1910
Teofilo Cordova and Sarah Chavez
* Noe - 17 September 1912 - 11 November 1912 (Badito)
Felipe J. Jacques and Marcelina Atz
(married Francisca Pacheco - 21 January 1942)
* Jose Urbano - 4 June 1915 - 18 July 1915 (Gardner)
Candido Garcia and Lucia Hermes

I also have the following children listed for Teofilo (Theophilo) Cordova and Andrea Vigil with their padrinos:

* Jose Abel - 2 January 1877 - 11 January 1877
Jose Padilla and Francisca Medina
* Antonio - 26 January 1882 - 2 February 1882
Damasio Vigil and Maria Paz Vigil
* Antonio - 18 January 1883 - 24 January 1883
Venacio Valdez and Francisca Martinez
* Demetrio - 22 December 1883 - 24 December 1883
Maurcio Trujillo and Maria de J. Valdez
* Albina - 20 March 1885 - 29 March 1885
Juan Vigil and Manuela Valdez
* Gertrudis - 20 February 1887 - 27 February 1887
Antonio Jose Martinez and Manuela Medina
* Josefa - 19 March 1888 - 20 March 1888
Victor Trujillo and Teofila Gabaldon
* Antonio - 4 May 1891 - 2 June 1891
Pablo Sandoval and Tomasa Vigil
* Epimenea - 24 April 1898 - 8 May 1898
David Martinez and Manuela Martinez
* Alberto - 6 May 1899 - 21 May 1899
Cesario Martinez and Felicitas Martinez
* Alberto - 22 April 1890 - 4 May 1890
Juan Matha Cordova and Fernanda Valdez
* Julia - 22 December 1892 - 22 January 1893
Pedro Cordova and Irenea Zamora
* Jacobo - 31 March 1894 - 8 April 1894
Juan J. Vigil and Manuela Vigil
* Maria Ophelia - 3 November 1895 - 3 December 1895
Raymond Cordova and Onesima Cordova
* Maria Lupe - 5 April 1897 - 18 April 1897
Pablo Sandoval and Tomasa Vigil
* Andrea - 11 November 1906 - 24 November 1906
Abel Cordova and Genoveva Cruz

You also mentioned Leandro Cordova of Cucharas and Cecilia Romero of Cucharas. They were married on 24 February 1879, the children of Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina and Mauricio Romero and Dionisia Martinez. Their sponsors were Eulogio Martinez and Gertrudis Sanchez

* Maria Natividad - 25 December 1879 - 27 December 1879
Manuel Espinosa and Francisca Romero
* Jose Miguel - 11 July 1881 - 16 July 1881
Juan de J. Duran and Catalina Duran
* Raphaela - 13 October 1882 - 24 October 1882
Rafael Martinez and Zeferina Martinez
* Maria Dyonisia - 18 August 1884 - 24 August 1884
Eliseo Martinez and Refugio Martinez
* Frances - 28 September 1885 - 4 October 1885
Pedro Cordova and Feliciana Cordova
* Jose Manuel Lucrecio - 7 August 1887 - 14 August 1887
Jose Concepcion Romero and Rafaela Espinosa
* Roberto - 29 August 1889 - 5 September 1889
Emiterio Ortega and Francisca Martinez
* Alfonso - 30 July 1890 - 31 August 1890
Victor Trujillo and Teofila Gabaldon
* Benedicta - 10 July 1894 - 15 July 1894
Ramon Cordova and Onesimia Cordova
* Benedicto - 10 July 1894 - 15 July 1894
Francisco Oretga and Maria del O Taylor

The only information I can find on Gavino Cordova is his wife and children: Gavino Cordova and Sophie Vigil

* Emilio Frank - 10 November 1895 - 8 December 1895
Heremengildo Cordova and Helena Gallegos
* Virginia - 10 April 1897 - 10 May 1897
Amado Cordova and Ana Maria Cordova
* Maria Merced - 25 February 1899 - 11 March 1899
Pedro Cordova and Lucia Cruz
* Maria Rebeca - 18 August 1900 - 30 September 1900
Jesus Maria Chavez and Maria Agueda Cruz * Reimundo - 6 December 1901 - 12 January 1902
Cecilio Cruz and Rosenda Valdes
* Porfirio - 22 October 1903 - 10 January 1904
Francisco Ortega and Magdelena de Herrera

There is also a Pedro Cordova of Norte Veta and Lucia Cruz of Norte Veta, married on 15 December 1895, the children of Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina and Desiderio Cruz and Benigna Olivas. Their sponsors were Francisco Ortega and Maria del 'O Taylor and children were:

* Eva - 14 September 1897 - 26 September 1897
Alejandro Martinez and Adelaida Cruz
* Jacobo - 8 May 1902 - 18 May 1902
Celso Cordova and Emilia Salas
* Cornelio - 16 June 1906 - 8 July 1906
Librado Mora and Manuela de Herrera
* Desiderio - 19 April 1909 - 30 April 1909
Henry Medina and Felicitas Medina
* Maxmiliano - 16 January 1916 - 23 January 1916 (Rouse)
Luis Cordova and Ester Hurtado
* Maria Isaida - 31 May 1918 - 14 July 1918 (Pryor)
Claudio Cordova and Librada Martinez
* Esperanza - 16 August 1919 - 14 September 1919
Manuel Tolmich and Beatriz Salaz

Here is a little more:

10 October 1888: Jose Ambrosio Valdez of Walsenburg married Feliciana Cordova of Walsenburg. They were the children of Alejandro Valdez and M. Ines Chavez and Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina. Their sponsors wereMiguel Antonio Vigil and Emilana Bustos

1898: Celso Cordova of Walsenburg married Maria Jesus Sandoval of Walsenburg. They were the children of Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina and Blas Sandoval and Bernarda Cruz. Thier sponsors were Hermenegildo Cordova and Helena Gallegos

27 February 1901: Henrique Medina of Walsenburg married Felicitas Cordova of Walsenburg. They were the children of Juan M. Medina and Antonia Sandoval and Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina. Their sponsors were Celso Cordova and Maria de Jesus Sandoval and the following children are listed:

* Maria de Jesus - 2 June 1901 - 30 June 1901
Celso Cordova and Rafaela Medina
(married Emilio Sierra - 8 October 1928)
* Miguel - 5 May 1904 - 7 May 1904
Victorino Trujillo and Gabina Roibal
(married Rebecca Gonzalez - 18 January 1926)
* Maria Usia - 11 June 1906 - 24 June 1906
Manuel Lucrecio Cordova and Cecilia Romero
* Herminia - 17 January 1912 - 11 February 1912 (Lester)
Julio Martinez and Maria Guadalupe Martinez
* Alcaria - 18 March 1913 - 4 May 1913
Miguel Rampa and Juana Martinez

24 August 1901: Celso Cordova of Santa Clara married Emilia Jaquez of Santa Clara. They were the children of Jose Miguel Cordova and Rafaela Medina and Juana Fresquez (mother). Their sponsors were Elfido Zamora and Adelaida Sandoval

I cannot guarentee that this is all the information available on these families. I always like to verify information I receive from other sources. So, again, you can find this information in the St Mary's Church records. I hope this is helpful and leads you to the answers you seek.

As far as the origin of your Cordova ancestors, you will find few Cordovas south of Santa Fe before 1850. My Cordova ancestors can be traced back to Truchas and Cordova, New Mexico, which is near Espanola. They came to New Mexico around 1712. Good Luck with your research.

Doug Cordova

Re: Vicente Cordova 1800-1838 Nacogdoches Tx

alexjean_lowman — 2011-10-05 01:47:50Z

vicente is my great-great-great grandfather, direct line family. any information anyone has would be wonderful. very interested to know more, seeing as family issues has disrupted the family history knowledge, i know very little.

CORDOVA James T H - Vietnam Wall section 1E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-09-06 23:31:18Z

CORDOVA James T H - Vietnam Wall section 1E

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Obituary: Joe B. Cordova

RichardGarcia84 — 2011-08-26 05:47:02Z

Joe B. Cordova, 69, passed away peacefully Thursday morning March 3, 2011 at Napa Nursing Center in Napa Ca. Joe was born in Mora, New Mexico in 1941. He was a longtime resident of Vallejo and American Canyon since 1963.

Joe enjoyed spending all his spare time with his family. He loved watching sports and was a diehard San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors fan. Joe was employed with Lucky Supermarket as a warehouseman for 25 years. Joe is preceded in death by his mother Libby Gonzales and his wife of 40 years Viki Cordova.

He is survived by his sisters Lillian Otwell and Molly Cook, brother Dolfo Maestas , son Robert A. Cordova, daughter Dana Warner, grandsons Steven and Andrew Warner and great grandson Jayden Warner- Devalos.

Visitation will be held Thursday March 10 at Twin Chapels Mortuary in Vallejo Ca. from 4 to 9 p.m.. A memorial service will also be conducted there Friday March 11 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family asks you make a donation to help cure diabetes to your local Diabetes Foundation. Thank you and God Bless.

Please sign the online guestbook at timesheraldonline.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.
Published in TimesHeraldOnline on June 7, 2011

Obituary: Fred Desiderio Cordova

RichardGarcia84 — 2011-08-26 05:45:55Z

C Resident of Redding, CA age 98, died at Mercy Hospital in Redding, California on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Born November 18, 1912, in Silt, Colorado, he lived in Colorado, New Mexico, and California before settling in Oakland. He worked at the New California Poultry as a butcher until retiring in 1976. Fred served in the United States Army in the Asiatic Pacific during World War II. His military occupational specialty was Basic Engineer, Airplane and Engine Mechanic, Demolition Specialist, and Plumber. He installed sewers, pipelines, showers, toilets, water fountains, and sinks in barracks, mess halls and office buildings. He was honorably discharged December 17, 1945. He married Rufie Luna on November 1, 1941. They celebrated 61 years together. They raised four children: Ramona, Stanley, Bernie, and Vangie, along with their niece Joan Esquivel. Survivors include his sister, Julia Martinez, of Denver, Colorado, son Stan and wife Eileen Cordova, Mike Davich, son Bernie Cordova, daughter Vangie McGonegal and son-in-law, Edward McGonegal, niece Joan and husband Frank Garcia, plus all their children, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Rufie in January, 2003
Published in Inside Bay Area from August 9 to August 11, 2011

CORDOVA Sam G - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-08-17 11:42:27Z

CORDOVA Sam G - Vietnam Wall section 1W

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Re: Carlos E. Cordova in San Angelo, TX 1942

rjgoldengirl4 — 2011-07-25 17:49:46Z

hey if anyone has information on Carlos i think i might be related so plz email me a number or some way to contact him it wud be nice to get to kno him, thnx

Carlos E. Cordova in San Angelo, TX 1942

drbrownlee — 2011-07-17 05:08:37Z

Carlos is pictured in the 1942 yearbook of the San Angelo (TX) Army Air Field, Bombardier School. I'm not kin but thought his might help someone researching the family.

Re: Cordova family in TX

pare56 — 2011-07-12 06:43:52Z

I am also researching my family which is also tha same line you are researching. Bevallin Franklin Cordova was my Grand Uncle on my fathers side. Lets exchange information please.
Angela

CORDOVA Chris B - Vietnam Wall section 3W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-01 21:50:27Z

CORDOVA Chris B - Vietnam Wall section 3W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,441 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: CORDOVA'S IN NEW MEXICO AND COLORADO

toneesgal719 — 2011-04-29 08:05:35Z

Just looking through the message board and ran across this message. This is a stab in the dark but I have Montoya and de la Cruz Lopez that run in my Cordova family. The Montoya's are from Las Truchas NM and the de la Cruz Lopez did move there also. I am having a hard time finding much on these families. I have Maria Teofila Lopez, mother Maria Guadalupe Cordova and father Jose de la Cruz Lopez, married Octaviano Montoya. Also, a Maria Nieves Lopez, related to Teofila, married a Juan Agustin Montoya (brother of Octaviano and grandfather by same name).

Re: Obituary: Albert R. Cordova

wankero — 2011-04-21 07:09:32Z

Was Albert the son of George Cordova and Tiburcia Rascon. His birth date matches a record I have in the Cordova family tree. If so, I have a couple of hundred names of his ancestors to share with you.

My wife is descended from Cristobal Cordova who is the progenitor of many Cordovas from El Paso and Southern New Mexico. Ancestors of Cristobal's wife, Feliciana Orcasitas have been in New Mexico since 1600. There are also a couple of scandalous issues back in the 1600s that are interesting.

Regards, Dave Nelson, Folsom, CA

Re: Cordova family in TX

wankero — 2011-03-20 16:10:59Z

I have extensive records of Cordovas from El Paso, TX, and southern New Mexico. My wife's Cordova ancestors start with Cristobal Maria Cordova, who came over from Spain, probably around 1775. He was the Teniente at El Carrizal near El Paso.

I have 327 names on the list of his descendants. Most live in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California. So far I have found no connection between Cristobal and the Cordovas from Northern New Mexico.

Contact me if you have any questions. Dave Nelson, Folsom, CA.

Re: Cordova family in TX

pare56 — 2011-03-19 03:07:20Z

Hi the Cordova line you are looking for is my family. Email me at schaterica@hotmail.com and we go from there. My grandfather was Joseph E Cordova.

CORDOVA Richard J - Vietnam Wall section 26W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-05 11:58:07Z

CORDOVA Richard J - Vietnam Wall section 26W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,081 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Maria CORDOVA

Couggirl67 — 2011-01-04 01:01:38Z

Do you have a marriage place for them? I only have that she was about 14 and it happened around 1863. I do not know where either one of them were at in 1860. There is a family tale that either her (Altagracia) or Ascencion Garcia, ("Chris'" wife) was adopted by a white woman and raised by her, so their name (whichever one it was) might not be correct. The story is that during the war they were captured by the Indians, or they were Indian, but after the war the children were taken away from the Indians, so she was either Indian or not, but given to this white woman to raise. Have you heard any rumours about Altagracia or Ascencion like that? I am unsure which one the story was about.

Re: Maria CORDOVA

glcordova — 2011-01-03 23:54:42Z

I have your Crescencio's parents listed as Marcelino Cordova and Maria Altagracia Mestas in my database. It could be that Lino is a nickname for Marcelino.

Good to correspond with you.

Gloria

Re: Maria CORDOVA

Couggirl67 — 2011-01-03 22:35:25Z

I have seen reference that my Crescencio's father's name may have been Marcelino, not Lino, do you have any information on them?

Re: Maria CORDOVA

glcordova — 2011-01-03 22:31:02Z

TY for the information. I am always grateful to be able to expand what I have in my CORDOVA database.

Gloria Cordova

Re: Maria CORDOVA

Couggirl67 — 2011-01-03 15:51:19Z

My relative is Crescencio (Chris) Cordova and Ascencion Garcia. They have really messed his name up on his funeral notice, but here it is if you would like it.

Mr. Crencio "Chris" Cordova
September 20 1889 - March 18, 1962
Durango, Colorado - Greenmount Cemetery

Bearers
Benito Archuleta
Joe B. Archuleta
Lucas Martinez
A.N. Labato
Charles Martinez
Reuben Garcia

Honorary Bearers
Kenneth Archuleta
Cecil Sanchez

There is a Funeral Notice in my Grandfathers possession for his Grandfather that I wrote the information from.

Re: Maria CORDOVA

glcordova — 2010-12-31 23:46:21Z

Oh dear, now I'm confused...

I can't recall this thread of conversation ... In one place, the reference is to Crescencio (Chris) Cordova and his wife (Ascencion Garcia) and in another it is to Crescencio B Cordova and his wife Ignacio Herrera, and then in another it is to Crescencio Cordova and his wife Rosario DeHerrera.

Can you help me determine which Crescencio you are referencing?

Thanks.
Gloria

Re: Maria CORDOVA

Couggirl67 — 2010-12-22 16:18:45Z

I am glad that you re-posted the original message.. I couldn't seem to find it in the message boards. I have no clue why I made a new thread for my reply. The Bersabe in my tree was born in around 1870 as well and the siblings I have for her are Melton, Casmira, Jose, Crescencio and Elijio... I'm sure I am missing some. It definetly looks like the same family from a glance.
Gloria, would you mind telling me what the note was that you had connected to the parents of Crescencio? I have not found much information on them, just the 1870, 1880 and 1900 census' and what information I could get from those. Thanks!

Re: Maria CORDOVA

glcordova — 2010-12-22 07:46:24Z

Over the years I have created a large CORDOVA database. I checked for your Crescencio and found a note related to the parents of your Crescencio.

Perhaps you know the person who posted this note but if not you may want to connect with her because she certainly seems to be related to your ancestor on the CORDOVA side.

Please reconnect with me as you learn more because I am always interested in expanding what I know in my CORDOVA database. I love connecting researchers.

SOURCE: Cordovas in NM
Posted by: Kathi kazamhsd@@earthlink.net
Date: June 25, 2000 at 23:56:01
I am looking for connections to Cordovas in NM, specifically in the Cabezon and Casa de Salazar area. Senona Cordova b. 1907, dau. of Bersabe Cordova and Telesfor Lobato, her parents were Maria Altagracia Mestas and Marcelino Cordova. She was born in the 1870's. Bersabe Cordova was married to Nicolas Mestas of Cabezon, she was widowed in 1890-91. I know Bersabe Cordova had sisters--Trinidad, Casimira, brothers---Meliton, Jose, Crecencio, Eligio. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I was born and raised in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado and have lived in northern NM since 1969. My ancestors in Colorado have been there over 150 years; they came from NM to CO

Gloria Cordova

Re: Antonio Lino Cordova - Agua Negra Abajo, Mora, NM

glcordova — 2010-12-22 00:50:59Z

I'd lost track of replying to your question.

The parents in my database for Juan Maria Martin (spouse of Antonio Lino Cordova, aka Juan Antonio in my database) are Manuel Martin and Anastacia [sic]Trujillo.
---source: They are named as parents in the Marriage of their daughter Maaria Juana Martinez: !MARRIAGE: Arroyo Hondo, NM Marriages 1852-1865 (compiled by Maria Clara Martinez), p. 186. LDS Film 0016622. 5/1/1858. Victor, s/widower of Anastasia Jaramillo, s/ Manuel Cordova & Teodroa Modrago (dec), m. Maria Juana Martinez, widow of Juan Antonio, d/Manuel Martin & Anastasia Trujillo. CULEBRA. Padrinos: (not listed).

CORDOVA Oscar - Vietnam Wall section 34W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-09 13:23:55Z

CORDOVA Oscar - Vietnam Wall section 34W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 218,982 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Cordova vs. Cordaway in Texas

LeoG_H — 2010-12-01 05:30:16Z

Libby, we may be related. My Cordova family is also from Nacodoches, Tx.
My grandmother was Adelina Cordova.

Maria CORDOVA

Couggirl67 — 2010-10-16 13:51:28Z

My grandpa's parents were Agapito Archuleta (born 1908) and Maria Altagracia Cordova (born 21 Sep 1909 in Cabezon, NM)
She died 13 Jan 1998 in California. We called her Grandma Grace.
Her parents were Crescencio "Chris" Cordova born 1889, died 1862 and Ascencion Garcia born 1893
Crescencio's parents were Lino or Linito Cordova born about 1826 and Altagracia (unknown maiden name)born about 1849.
I have a lot of information on my Archuleta family, but not on the Cordova/Cordoba
I am unsure what years your family moved to the states, they may not match up at all. A guess on the years they were born would help a little.

Re: Cordova and Montoya in Engleville, Trinidad Colorado

tonfran — 2010-10-03 22:28:28Z

Hi Melissa, my name is Anthony Garcia the grandson of Moises Garcia who was Agatha Montoya's 3rd husband. If you email me at tonfran@yahoo.com I can send you an attachment of every thing I have on the Montoya's

Re: Antonio Lino Cordova - Agua Negra Abajo, Mora, NM

Dodiedummy — 2010-09-19 03:53:27Z

Thank you Harry for the info. Much appreciated.

Re: Antonio Lino Cordova - Agua Negra Abajo, Mora, NM

captuna — 2010-09-19 01:03:35Z

1790 Spanish cencus: Antonio Celedonio Cordoba (Cordova) 30 yrs old. a farmer married to: Maria Juliana Martin, 28 yrs old. one son, 3 yrs old and one daughter 1 yr old.

In addition: Diego Antonio Cordova married 24 Apr 1813(Santa Cruz)Juana Maria Martin, daughter of Juan Miguel Martin and Maria Antonio Barela.

From the "Plazas de Los Cordobas" by EL. Torres

Patricio Cordova - Walsenburg, Huerfano, CO & Denver, CO

Deidre_Erin — 2010-09-05 03:41:12Z

Hello fellow Cordovas,

I’m hoping someone can help me locate the family of my great-grandfather, Patricio Cordova. Between Apr 1881 – 1899, there is not one record of him on Ancestry that I can find. I apologize now for this long post but perhaps it will help another person in their research. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

He was born on March 17, 1881 {IGI record states “of, Walsenburg, Huerfano County, CO”} and baptized on March 27, 1881, in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, CO [IGI record]

Patricio pops back up on the radar when he married Maria Guadalupe Cruz, daughter of P. Santiago Cruz & Maria Rejopia {unknown}, on April 21, 1900 in North Veta, Huerfano, CO.

On June 29, 1900, the US census recorded Patricio & Lupe living in Walsenburg. Both Patricio’s parents were listed as being born in New Mexico. Living next door is Leandro & Cecilla (Romero) Cordova and their five children. I thought his could be his parents but Patricio is not listed living with them in the 1885 Colorado census and the five children living out of the 13 Leandro & Cecilla had are listed on the census. A few houses down on the other side is the Gavino & Sofia (Vigil) Cordova family.

In the 1910 census, Patricio & Lupe are living in St. Mary’s, Huerfano, CO with their son Gaspar (age 1) & daughter Teresina (6 months). Patricio is a farm hand and his parents are listed as born in Colorado. Right next door is Abel & Henia Cordova and their four children. Abel is a farmer and the son of Teofilo & Maria Andrella (Vigil) Cordova.

On April 26, 1914, Patricio married Marie “Mary” Ygnacia Gonzalez, in Walsenburg. I have found no record of Lupe being alive or dead after the 1910 census.

On Patricio’s May 1919 WWI registration card, He is living on W. Sixth St. in Walsenburg. Patricio was employed by the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company and worked in the mines.

On the 1920 census, Patricio and Mary were living on West Fourth Street in Walsenburg with two sons, Gasper and Ernesto (6 months old, listed as Seberiano though), and niece, Lucia Chavez. Patricio is a driver for the coal mine and list his father was born in Colorado and his mother was born in New Mexico.

Between 1920 and 1929, Patricio and Mary had four more children: Louis (1923), Patricio Jr. (1924), Margaret (1925), & Abel (1926). Patricio Jr. died 9 months later of Pneumonia and was buried at St. Mary’s South Cemetery. Abel died before 1930 and his resting place is unknown. The family moved to Denver, CO shortly after.

In 1930, Patricio, Mary, Ernesto, Louis, and Margaret are living on Curtis Ave in Denver with Gasper & his family. Patricio is a laborer in a mattress factory. Both of his parent birth place is listed as U.S. but no one else on the census is. When I asked my Grandmother, Margaret, about this new lead, she said that her Dad told her that his family came over from Spain.

Patricio is listed as living at 2752 Curtis St. in Denver with Mary in the 1937 Denver Directory. Minnie Cordova lives at this address as well.

Patricio died around 1937 – 1941 in Denver. My grandmother said that her father was buried in Denver but cannot pin point the specific year. The 1941 Denver Directory, Mary is listed as the widow of Patrick living at 506 29th Street with Louis and Margaret. Both Mary and Margaret work at the American Spring Cushion Mfg. Company. Before 1945, the remaining Cordova family (Mary, Ernest, Louis, Margaret, Gasper’s family) moved to Los Angeles, California.

This is the biggest brick wall I have and would love any information. I have tried every resource I can locate.I have not found one good lead on the Cordova emigration from Spain to Colorado and I am half tempted to hop on a plane to Colorado or even to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Re: Vicente Cordova 1800-1838 Nacogdoches Tx

deenaw2003 — 2010-08-19 02:26:22Z

I am also a decendant of Vicent, my ggreat grandmother was named after him. You may contact me directly at
deenaw2003@yahoo.com

MARTINEZ John Torres Popo and Virginia CORDOVA Lita

t42MountOlivet — 2010-08-13 10:51:50Z

MARTINEZ John Torres Popo and Virginia CORDOVA Lita

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,340 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Vicente Cordova 1800-1838 Nacogdoches Tx

jtyer126 — 2010-08-11 13:30:39Z

Terri

I am Vicente's great grandson. Do you have any information on Vicente Cordova?

Thanks,

John Tyer
Lufkin TX
jtyer@texascacfp.com

Re: Looking for Cordova family from San Antonio Texas

marmorales180 — 2010-07-20 21:52:09Z

arnulo morales is my father... he passed away 11-7-03 i too am looking to reunite with my long lost family.

Re: FAMILIA DE CORDOVA

redwar11 — 2010-07-18 19:23:36Z

We have a relationship with Nancy "Nick" Cordova - born in 1885 in Nacogdoches, Texas. The verbal history of the family says she is a decendent of Vicente Cordova, but I have not been able to verify her parents. She married Eli Louis Montes in 1904 in Nacogdoches. Can you help?

Re: Cordova Family history Colorado New Mexico

davidsongh — 2010-07-07 19:08:50Z

Gloria,

Thanks for the information. I'm glad I can help. The children of Juan Jose de la Cruz Cordova and Rita Fisher were Albert Gaspar, Carmen, Mercedes, Magdalena, Ines, Juanita, and Eva. The family lived in Fort Collins, Colorado where both Rita and Juan Jose died. Albert was born 13 Jun 1927 in Fort Collins and died 23 Mar 1989 in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California. I don't have any dates for the girls. This is not the direct branch of my family so I haven't done much research here.

Greg

Re: Cordova Family history Colorado New Mexico

glcordova — 2010-07-07 18:45:37Z

I neglected to mention that I do have ancestral lineage for Jose Manuel Cordova. He was the son of Jose Maria Cordova (b.abt 1820) and Ma. Justa Mascarenas.

Jose Maria was the son of Pedro Antonio II (b.Oct 18797) & Ma. Ignacia Martin.

Pedro Antonio II was the son of Pedro Antonio I (d.17 Jun 1811) and Emerencia Fresquez.

Pedro Antonio I was the son of Juan Pablo/Pedro (abt 1710 - bef 1782) & Ma. Juliana Montoya.

Juan Pablo/Pedro was the son of Lazaro Antonio (b.abt 1690) & Ana Valdez.

Lazaro Antonio was the son of Antonio de Cordoba (b. abt 1650 - d.bef 1710) & Ma. Eugenia DeHerrera.

Re: Cordova Family history Colorado New Mexico

glcordova — 2010-07-07 18:39:35Z

Thanks, Greg, for the information. I was able to link both Juan jose dela Cruz and his brother Pablo Antonio to the parents, whom I already had in my database but did not have any known children linked to them. I am always interested in expanding my CORDOVA database, which your data enabled me to do.
Gratefully,
Gloria Cordova

Re: Cordova Family history Colorado New Mexico

davidsongh — 2010-07-06 18:16:57Z

Gloria,

No problem. Juan Jose dela Cruz Cordova was the son of Jose Manuel Cordova and Marcelina Quintana. He was born 4 Mar 1884 and baptized 5 Mar 1884 according to the records of Santa Gertrudis Church, Mora, New Mexico. He had at least one brother, Pedro Antonio, who was born 6 Jun 1882 and baptized 8 Jun 1882, also at Santa Gertrudis. I don't have any further information on Manuel & Marcelina.

Greg

Re: Cordova Family history Colorado New Mexico

glcordova — 2010-07-05 23:00:47Z

I don't have this CORDOVA in my database. I have a huge database of Cordova people and/or people who married into this family. Would you be agreeable to share with me the parents of this Juan de la Cruz Cordova so that I can expand my Cordova database. Thanks!

Gloria Cordova

Re: Cordova Family history Colorado New Mexico

davidsongh — 2010-07-04 16:11:11Z

I have a Juan Jose de la Cruz Cordova, born 4 Mar 1884 in Chupaderos, Mora County, New Mexico, who married Rita Fisher on 7 Apr 1918 in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico. Is this the same Cordova you are tracking?

Re: cordova in colorado

celinamae — 2010-07-03 19:11:16Z

Hi Heidi,
I am your cousin's daughter. Charles Cordova is my grandfather he is one of the sons of Candido and Lucinda, he used to live in San Diego. His Children and He reside in Long Beach, CA. My husband, son, and I are living in Washington!