Maria Elena Perez Cordova

Maria Elena Perez Cordova, a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on June 22, 1972, in King City, California, Maria's vibrant spirit and loving nature touched the lives of all who knew her.
Maria's journey through life was one filled with love and dedication to her family. She married the love of her life, Jesus Manuel Cordova, Sr., on November 8, 2002. Together, they created a home filled with laughter, love, and an abundance of cherished memories over twenty-three years. Maria treasured her role as a mother, guiding and nurturing her six children.
Left to celebrate her memory are her devoted husband, Jesus Manuel Cordova, Sr. of Andrews; her mother, Sandra Garza of Andrews; her loving children, Jesus Cordova, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Odessa, Alejandro Cordova of Andrews, Jessica Cordova of Midland, Kassandra Cordova of Midland, and Andrea Cordova-Chaparro and husband Joan Chaparro of Andrews. Her sister, Carmen Perez Gonzales and husband Jimmy of Greenwood and niece Mia Gonzales. Her legacy will live on through her grandchildren, Mia, Rene, Jr., Kayden, Alexxa, Nichol, Jesus, Alissa, Jimena, Arlette, Christian, and Elijah. Alongside her human family, her cherished yorkie, Bruno Cordova, will miss her dearly.
Maria was a woman of many accomplishments, with one of her proudest moments being when she walked the stage alongside her daughter Andrea, both earning their associate degrees in paralegal studies at Odessa College.
For twenty-two years, Maria dedicated herself to her work at Texas Gas, where her strong work ethic and warm personality made her a valued employee and friend ending her oil and gas career at Hilcorp. Her passion extended beyond her professional life as she was an active member of the AGSA softball board and Andrews Booster Club. Maria's enthusiasm was infectious, and her voice cheering from the stands will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of watching the games with her.
Maria's faith as a Christian was a cornerstone in her life, guiding her through moments of both joy and adversity. Her commitment to her faith was evident in the way she lived her life, with grace, compassion, and an unwavering spirit.
Cooking for her family was one of Maria's many joys, and her bacon tacos and salsa were legendary among her children and grandchildren. She was the heart of her family, a Wonder Woman in every sense, always putting others before herself. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she adored every moment spent with them, cherishing every hair on their heads.
Maria is reunited in eternal peace with her father Andres Perez, father-in-law Teofilo Cordova, her daughter Kimberly Cordova, her grandparents Orvilla Maltosgarza and Cornelio Garza, and her niece Kristina Fonseca.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at ten o'clock in the morning at McNett Funeral Home with Erik Escovedo officiating.