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Delmer Cordova Obituary

Delmer Walter Cordova March 7, 1946 – September 8, 2010 Delmer Cordova, Fruita, CO passed away September 8, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, he was 64. Del was born on March 7, 1946 in Center, CO from the union of Jose Maclovio and Erma (Cisneros) Cordova. He graduated from Center High School where he was known for his accomplishments in wrestling. Del was an honorably discharged Vietnam veteran serving in the Tet Offense. On June 3, 1972, Del married the love of his life, Rosabell Sanchez in Fruita, CO, she survives. Delmer was a retired Grand Junction Police Department officer, Detective and was a Court Liaison for the Grand Junction Police Department. He lived in the Fruita community for 40 years and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the VFW and the FPPA. Del enjoyed fishing, hunting and the wonderful memories that were made when D.J. and Del were working on Del's grandfathers 1957 Ford. Del leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Rosabell and son, Delmer Joeal (D.J.) Cordova of Fruita, CO; daughters, Delarose (Wayne) Cordova and Mia (Andre) Patrick-Cordova both of Colorado Springs, CO; three brothers, Patricio Cordova and Raymond (Mary) Cordova both of Fruita, CO; Nick (Bessie) Cordova of Glenwood Springs, CO, and sisters, Connie (Dennis) Dupont of Carbondale, CO; Shirley (Arthur) Gallegos of Fruita, CO and six grandchildren. Delmer was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bernie Cordova and a sister, Sally Cordova. A Rosary will be held from 6 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fruita, CO. A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2010 at the church with burial and military honors to follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, CO. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Martin Mortuary.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel on Sep. 11, 2010.

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September 4, 2011

its almost a year youve been gone and i miss you every day hope your with mom and dad i want to tell you i love you and pray well be together soon.good by for now.your sis.

ROSABELL CORDOVA

October 8, 2010

Delmer my corazon, I miss you everyday,I'M LOST WITHOUT YOU!I CHARISH ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES WE BUILT TOGETHER THEY ARE FORVER EMBEDDED IN MY HEART.I ESPECIALLY REMEMBER YOU AT 3:33..WHICH MEANS TO US THAT ANGELS ARE AMONGST US, WE SET OUR CELL PHONES FOR THIS TIME EVERYDAY, AND THAT ALSO MENT (I LOVE YOU)..EVERY DAY, WITHIN ME I HEAR YOU SAY.."I LOVE YOU" (FROM HEAVEN,)"I LOVE YOU TOO MY HONEY." I say this prayer to God.."I take my loved one by the hand and lead him to you, God of love here is MY HUSBAND, Delmer Cordova, accept my love and thanksgiving,as I entrust him into your loving care. I want Delmer to be free, to be at home with you,I ask that you save a place for me there beside him, and that you be my loving presence in all the lonely moments that await me, I ask that you fill me with motivation and energy in the days ahead when I feel like giving up. remind me often of my true home land when I am caught up in the desolation of the journey..Help me to find joy in the people, events, and the beauty of nature which surround me, thank you for the gift of Delmer Cordova in my life, I want to believe that we will celebrate the treasure of our love again, when we are both in your presence forever, may this truth sustain me in the days to come, take my sad and aching heart and comfort me, for I can only feel hollowness and emptyness. GOD of the sorrowing, draw me near, in Jesus Christ my savior, for this I pray AMEN" ROSABELL

Mia Cordova - Patrick

September 25, 2010

Daddy...I have been dreaming about you alot and i miss you so much. The other day I swear you sent me a text message in the middle of the night...only to wake up and find that it wasn't. I wish i could touch you and give you a kiss. I know one day we will be together again, but it's so hard to not have you be her now. I miss your phone calls and your text messages that you worked so hard on conquering. I saved a video of you on my phone that you sent me...and i think ive watched it a thousand times.... just to hear your voice and see you smile at me. I am happy that you are not in pain anymore and i know in heaven you have the coolest gadgets around....i can't wait for you to show them off to me when i get there. Untill then.....i will continue to see you in my dreams.

I love you and miss you

Mia
aka Mia Macca Washington
you remember that rediculous nickname you gave me?

Jim& Karen Sanchez

September 22, 2010

They live on through each of us….
Those of us whose lives were touched by them,
Will pass on to others the gift of loving them,
Of knowing them,
For we are now the teachers…
And in that they leave behind a legacy
That will never be forgotten…
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 20, 2010

Delmer when you left you took a part of our hearts.some day we'll be together again but now it's hard to say good bye.so for now i'll say see you soon.I love you bro. may god bless you your sis Shirley

Patsy Rojas

September 16, 2010

To the Cordova family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.

Patsy Rojas

September 16, 2010

To the Cordova family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.

Rock Mancuso

September 15, 2010

To the Cordova Family:
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to family. Delmer was a great Police Officer for the City of Grand Junction, this is how I got to know him, I worked for the MCSO. As years pasted I got to see Del and Rose at the the VA Medical Center. It was also great seeing him and Rose.
Del you will be greatly missed.

He Loved His Country.

Kiana Lopez

September 13, 2010

To My Papa,
The memories me and you shared, I will Never forget. I Loved helping you sort out your pills and cleaning your wounds, or even going with you to the store just me and you. I also Loved hearing you tell me the stories of your parents and grand-parents when you and I would sit outside and share coffee. I also remember how when we came up for the summers you always wanted to take us to chuckie cheese even when I was 15 And the kids were 13. Man I will miss having you here to greet us when we came over. Everytime when we would have to leave to go back to Colorado Springs I remember I Would cry the whole trip home because I didnt want to leave, But this time I will not have to cry, Because this time you get to come home with me. Im Soo Lucky Because now I Have Heaven's Most Handsome Guardian Angel.

Frances Harrell

September 13, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Cordova family. Delmer was such a nice person, so loing and close with his family. He was so proud of all of you, God bless and comfort you in this time of grief.

Bob & Lou Garcia

September 13, 2010

We will always remember Delmer. He was valiant in service to his God,his family, his country, his community,and during his long disability. He was gracious when we were fortunate to see him and Rosabelle. Delmer & Rosabelle introduced us to Crucillo and offered Palanka for us.

We are currently out of town and will miss his celebration of life but he will be in our prayers and we will light a candle for him.

Anita Luce

September 13, 2010

To Delmer's family, I know that you are a very close and loving family. Your love for each other will help through this time. I feel honored to have met your family

Efren Arellano

September 11, 2010

Cordova family,

Condolences to you all of the loss of Delmer! He was a great friend of my dad's and a great friend to all my family as well. He will be sorely missed and always thought of!

Andrea Valles

September 11, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Desiree and Tony Murphy

September 11, 2010

It is so hard to know just what to say at this sad time, but even though no words can truly comfort you, the memories in our hearts will remain forever. Our prayers are with you

china cordova

September 11, 2010

Papa,i will alaways miss you and so will the others and i also love you a
lot.and i remeber all of the great memories we had together

Sierra Cordova

September 11, 2010

Papa,
i never expected that you would leave us all this early i had hoped to have many more long and great summers but now what i hoped is now just a dream i love you so much and im glad that you made it and you are at peace finally i will cry for you and miss you much but if i think about it i will be with you once again with peace -love Sierra<333333

Cysko Lopez

September 11, 2010

Hey papa i miss you so much but I know I will see you again so save me a cloud
-Cysko

anita martinez

September 11, 2010

my families thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. delmer was a very special man . anita (george) martinez family

John And Eric Garcia

September 11, 2010

To The Cordova Family:
Our thoughts and prayers our with you all. Delmer was a great man, father and husband. May god bless you all. He will be forever loved and missed by all.

Sally Montano

September 11, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Kathy Daly

September 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Del was a very good friend and a caring person in and out of uniform. He always had a smile and a hello for all. He will be missed by all who knew him. Kathy Daly

Bernice Resendiz

September 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

patty jaramillo

September 11, 2010

my thoughts and prayers are with all of
you.delmer (Sugar) was a great guy .
may the good lord bless him and all of you.
love patty

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