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Cody Pierce Obituary
Cody Shane Pierce, 19 years old, passed away in an unexpected drowning accident in the Animas River outside of Durango, Colorado, on June 25th. He was in Colorado working at the Tall Timbers Resort as a Skyranger. One evening after dinner, a few of the them were walking back to their cabins and decided they wanted to jump in the river to cool off. In Cody's protective manner, he said he would go first and unfortunately was overtaken by the under currant of the water. We are praying for the staff and his co-workers, as well as, his family and friends back in his home town of Albuquerque, NM. He was a 2013 graduate of Cibola High School, a Soccer Keeper for high school and club, he ran the 400 meter in Track, he was interested in Forensics and he was studying Criminology at the University of New Mexico, and was on the UNM Racquetball Team and during the school year, he worked at the UNM Campus Police Department. Recently he had received his Hot-Shot and CPR Certifications, as well as, he earned his personal harness to become a Skyranger at Tall Timbers Resort.
He will be extremely missed by his mother and father, sister and brother, grandparents, great-grandmother, uncles, aunts and cousins, roommates and many, many friends and co-workers.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Memorial Fund at BBVA Compass Bank to help feed the many volunteer kayakers, rafters, hikers and search and rescue from the Sheriff's Department in Durango that are still looking for him in the Animas River.
There will be a Candlelight Vigil at the Paradise Hills Park on Monday, July 6th at 7pm. Please come and celebrate his life.
The Memorial Service will be at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd NE, Albuquerque on Friday, July 17th at 4pm, reception to follow.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Cody Pierce
Joseph Segura
August 7, 2015
Hi Cody I met your mom and grandma last night at the support group. They both miss you very very and they both had great things to say about you, they spoke of you highly...actually they were bragging about your accomplishments. You made them proud.
Shirley` Best
August 5, 2015
I did not know Cody or your family, but my sister-in-law, Barbara Gilbert, told me of the accident which took Cody's life. She spoke very highly of Cody. My heart goes out to all of the family, and I wanted to express my sincere condolences.
July 31, 2015
I don't know your family but my heart does burn for your family. Please except my condolences and deep sympathy.
Julie Bryant
July 20, 2015
Cody was in one of my classes his freshman year. What an amazing spirit Cody had...one of the hardest workers with the best intentions. My deepest condolences are with your family.
FV Guzman
July 11, 2015
We don't know you or your family but have been touched by your story. We pray for you and your family during this difficult time. May God's loving powers comfort you and yours.
Kayla Streit
July 8, 2015
Hey Mr and Mrs. Pierce, I don't know if you remember me but my name is Kayla Streit, my mom is Gina and I have a little brother Erik. We knew each other as homeschoolers. Cody and I were the 'twins' since we were born a day apart. My mom just told me what happened, I'm so sorry to hear about it...I remember my mom used to go to church with you. I hope your family is doing okay, especially the two younger ones. We're praying for you all <3
Bernadette Trujillo
July 8, 2015
My most heartfelt sympathy to this family over the loss of their son, brother etc. May Jesus be your comfort at this difficult time. Remember God heals the broken-hearted binding up their wounds. He is now free!!
cynthia baros
July 8, 2015
May God bless you and may god comfort your family at this moment in their lives at such a great lose.
Maxine Kidder
July 7, 2015
To the parents of Cody--You do not know us, but I was sitting in the booth next to your table with my husband, his cousin, and his cousin's son at the Dennys restaurant in Durango on either Saturday or Sunday morning (6/27 0r 28). We bought the Durango paper to read the article about the 2 escaped convicts in New York State since that is where we are from. On the next page was the article about your son. We were discussing what a tragedy that was when you turned around and said "that's my son". We were all shocked, of course, and felt terrible for you. I felt that I should have gotten up and spoken to you, given you a hug, or done something, and regret that I didn't--but at the same time did not want to draw unwanted attention to you either. You asked for prayers that Cody would be found so that you could bring him home. That we did. I put him on our church prayer chain right then--as soon as I could stop crying myself-- and have prayed for you since. We got the paper the next day to see if he had been found and he had not. According to what I see online he still has not. My heart breaks for you. We have a daughter and 2 sons, plus 6 grandchildren. Even though my life's work was a pediatric nurse for 47 years which presented plenty of tragic situations with parents losing children, it is something you don't get "used to". It was hard to deal with every time. I don't believe it is something parents ever totally get over, and cannot imagine the depth of your grief. I am so sorry that your son't life ended so young, and I will never ever forget sitting in that restaurant hearing you say "that's my son". I am glad that I finally have the opportunity to offer our condolences and I pray that he will be found soon so that you can bring him home. Maxine Kidder, my husband Allen Kidder, and his cousin Jerry Wood, and Rob Wood
Sandra Garcia
July 6, 2015
Jesus is carrying you now Cody. Heaven has a wonderful young man and Cody will never have another worry in this world.
Joseph Segura
July 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the outreach person for The Compassionate Friends. We are a local group of parents who have lost a child. If the parent(s) of the deceased would like to attend our bi-Monthly meetings, our Facebook pages or receive contact phone numbers please contact me.
At [email protected]
Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph Segura
Michelle Nimz
July 6, 2015
Heavenly Father I pray for peace, comfort and your grace for Codys family and friends at this most difficult time..... hold them in your arms Father and heal their broken hearts. Amen
July 6, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family n friends of Cody he now is flying high watching over his loved ones god bless n once again sorry for your loss
Victoria Halstead
July 6, 2015
I am so sorry.I know there are NO WORDS to give you peace at this time but I pray that all the memories you treasure will keep Cody alive in your heart FOREVER.
Dominique Garcia
July 6, 2015
I miss you more than the most heartfelt words can express.
"I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance"
Matthew 11:28 ♡~Dominique Garcia
Prayers for the family
Anne Rosenberg
July 5, 2015
My heart goes out to the Pierce family. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult and very sad time. Cody will be missed greatly. God Bless you all
July 5, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort now and always. Cody is now in Heaven as an Angel. Prayers also for all who are still searching. The Swanson FamilyFamily
July 5, 2015
Sending love and Prayers to the Pierce family.....
May he rest in Peace and know that he is with our lord god and savior.
Jane walker and family
July 5, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss and hope that your memories of Cody will bring you comfort In the days and weeks to come.
Ernie and Jerry Eppinga
Claudine Kittrell Jones
July 5, 2015
We, here in Indiana, are sending our love to you and family, during this very sad time.
Claudine Kittrell Jones
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