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Timothy James Cordova, 42 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Tim was born on May 23, 1982 in Las Vegas, NM to James Cordova and Anna Marie (Jaramillo) Cordova. Tim was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 2000 and was also a graduate of UTI.
Tim was a mechanic, wrecker driver and restored classic cars, and worked in all aspects of the family business, as he worked alongside his father at Bozo’s Garage in Santa Rosa. Tim was a member of the Santa Rosa Church of Christ and belonged to Bozo’s Garage and The Crew.
Tim had a passion for fast cars, motorcycles and boats. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, working out, cooking—particularly BBQ and smoking, traveling and camping, and was known as the life of the party! However, Tim’s greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family and friends.
Tim is preceded in death by his daughter: Addison Cordova, maternal grandfather: Roberto Jaramillo and paternal grandparents: Andalecio and Bicentita Cordova, as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Tim is survived by his parents: James “Bozo” and Anna Cordova of Santa Rosa, son: Jacob Cordova of Santa Rosa, step-children: Alaysia Casaus and Andre Chavez, both of Santa Rosa, fiancée: Tanisha Trujillo, of Albuquerque, sister: Anna Marie Cordova, of Albuquerque, brother: James Cordova, Jr. (Annamae) and children: Erryn Cordova and Tamara Ruiz, of Albuquerque, and sister: Stacy Wylie (Michael) and children: Dylan Lucero, Macy Wylie and Emma Wylie, of Santa Rosa. Tim is also survived by his maternal grandmother: Bersabe Jaramillo of Santa Rosa, as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 1-6PM at Chavez Funeral Home in Santa Rosa, NM.
The funeral service for Tim will be Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10AM at the Santa Rosa High School Gymnasium in Santa Rosa, NM, with Pastor Keith Ross officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa with Guerro Vigil, Michael Wylie, Dylan Lucero, Manny Samora, Steven Reyna, Jessie Romero, John Maestas and James Cordova, Jr. serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will include family and friends.
Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM 88435. 575-472-3369. To place an online condolence or tribute, kindly visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com.
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923 South 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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