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Corazon Kness Obituary

Corazon Castro Kness of Cathedral City, Calif. passed away October 19, 2010 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was born January 19, 1938 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Eisenhower Medical Center for more than 17 years. She was a parishioner of St Theresa's Church in Palm Springs, Calif. Kness is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. Tengco and Analiza V. Tengco of Cathedral City; adopted son and daughter-in-law, Rex G. Servania and Susie B. Servania of San Jose, Calif.; her best friend, Terry Barashari of Cathedral City; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Myron Kness; and her son, Ceasar C. Tengco. There will be a visitation, with Rosary, on Saturday October 23, 2010 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Ramon Chapel at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in Cathedral City.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 23 to Oct. 28, 2010.

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Kathy Kness

October 26, 2010

Our dear Cora was one to emulate. She lived a beautiful life and is with our Lord now. I wish we could have spent more time together. I will miss her always. Love to the family. Kathy

Beverly and Gary Okamoto

October 25, 2010

Cora was one in a million -- such a kind, loving, and unselfish person. She was truly a role model for us all.
Sleep well, dear friend, and may God bless you always...

October 23, 2010

Cora was a good and kind person who always treated my family and my myself with love and respect. I'm glad to have known her. Terry Kness

Hayley Thomas (Kness)

October 23, 2010

Grandma Cora was so special to me. I will always remember her kindness, love and beautiful smile. She was so good to our family and was very much respected and loved by us. She will forever be missed. With much love, Hayley

Robert/ Analiza Tengco

October 23, 2010

To our loving Nanay Cora: We are forever grateful/thankful for all the things you have done to us. We will miss you forever. May you rest in peace in the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. We love you. Godspeed. From Robert/Analiza Tengco and family.
Note: A Catholic mass will be held at Forest Lawn Ramon Chapel on Tuesday Oct. 26

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