Sylvianita Cordova

Sylvianita Cordova obituary, Albuquerque, NM

Sylvianita Cordova

Sylvianita Cordova Obituary

Visit the Daniels Family Funeral Services - Strong-Thorne Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Sylvianita Cordova, beloved mom, grandma, Sister, aunt, nina, and cousin, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born on September 11, 1965, and throughout her life, she was a source of love, courage, Strength, and honor to all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Agapita Cordova; her sisters Mary Martinez, Esther Rivera Pena (husband Sal), Elizabeth Cordova, her brother Robert Cordova; her nephews Matthew Martinez and Andres Cordova, niece Michelle Blea, and her one and only Soulmate and true love, Ricky R. Gallegos Sr.

Sylvianita Cordova is Survived by her children, Antonio Cordova, Viviana Valencia (husband Hugo), Bryanna Gallegos, Ricky Gallegos Jr., and Christopher Valencia; and by her grandchildren: D'Andrea Valencia, Lawrence Ray Cordova, Gabriel Valencia, and Aurora Gallegos; and by her sisters brothers, nephews, and nieces.

She was the heart and glue of her family and will be remembered as its matriarch. She carried herself with dignity, Strength, and unwavering faith. Her role in the lives of her loved ones extended beyond titles, she was a guiding light, or Source of comfort, and the foundation that held her family together

Her legacy will live on through her family, who will Continue to honor her memory by Cherishing the values she instilled - love, resilience, and devotion to family.


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