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JESS Z. CORDERO
May 8, 1916 - Mar. 5, 2011
Jess Cordero, 94, of Calexico passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 of Kidney Failer in El Centro, Hospital.
He was born May 8, 1916 in Alamogordo, New Mexico and was married to Rosa A. Cordero on January 2, 1980 in Carson City, Nevada. Jess was Head Custodian at Merced High School. He enjoyed dancing, cooking, and B.B.Q.'s and loved traveling.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret LaVoy; brothers, Paul and Manual Cordero.
Jess is survived by his sons, Jess (Sally) Cordero and Conrad Cordero of Merced, CA; daughter, Froyla Torres of Modesto, CA; sister, Alice Rosales; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 6 - 9 p.m. at Hems Brothers 1820 Imperial Ave. Calexico. Services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Calexico.
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March 11, 2011
A passage to a better tomorrow....a place without sorrow, a place where you can watch over all loved ones and be with his loved ones that has gone before...that is where Grandpa is right now! We will all miss you!
Vanessa Soriano
March 11, 2011
Jessica, Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Grandparents are so special. Take care.
Mickey Adamcik
March 11, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I have so many great memories of you Grampa...like Mom, you will never be far from my heart. Love you, Mickey
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