Daniel Paul Cordova

1932 - 2016

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

Daniel Cordova Obituary

Name: Rosary for Daniel Paul Cordova
Start: 2016-10-13T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Daniel Paul Cordova

November 29, 1932

August 22, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Daniel Paul Cordova, age 83 of Sparks, on Monday, August 22, 2016 due to complications from surgery. He was granted one of his final wishes to go home and be surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born on November 29, 1932 in Durango, CO to Ben and Delilah Cordova. He graduated from Durango High School and then joined the Army in 1950 where he was awarded the following medals from the Korean War: Silver Star, Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), and Combat Infantry Badge. Upon discharge in 1953, he married Theo, his wife of 63 years, and moved to Nevada, where he received his accounting degree from Reno Business College. He worked for many years as office manager for Quality Linen in Sparks before opening up his own business, Prosperity Cleaners where he worked until retirement. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and other outdoor activities. Dan is survived by his loving wife Theo, of Sparks, daughters, Laurie (George) of Las Vegas, Darlene (Danny), Diane (late husband Ken) and Peggy (Tom) all of Sparks, grandchildren, Misty (Monica), Shannon (Larry), Jamie, Trish (Steve), Lindsey, Jason (Diana), Jerrad,TJ (Jesika), Scott, Danica, Jon (Lisa), Justin (Brooke), Aaron (Angie) as well as 24 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. Sisters, Judy, Dorothy (Herman), and Bernita (Michael) as well as many other family members and friends. He was preceeded in death by his parents, siblings Jay and Priscilla, and son-in-law Kenneth. Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Pyramid and McCarran in Sparks on Thursday, October 13, 2016. A Rosary will be held at 10:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Reception immediately following the service at the church parish hall. Burial will be private and held at the Fernley Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charitable organization of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Peter Fenwick for his many years as doctor and friend, as well as the 4th floor nursing staff at Renown Tahoe Tower for their outstanding care.

"To the world you may be just one person, but to our family you were the world. Pa, we will miss you everyday for the rest of our lives".

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Sep. 4 to Oct. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Cordova

12 Entries

J F

October 10, 2016

To the family,
I am sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family durning this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
With heartfelt sympathy-

Thomas & Lisa Thunstedt

September 13, 2016

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Aunt Theo and his whole family. Our beloved Uncle and Godfather shone his light and love upon all of us, and we were richer for it. He will be greatly missed.

Thomas & Lisa Thunstedt

September 13, 2016

Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Aunt Theo and his whole family. Our beloved Uncle and Godfather shone his light and love upon all of us, and we were richer for it. He will be greatly missed.

Thomas, Lisa, Tynan Thunstedt

September 13, 2016

Lenny Chavez

September 10, 2016

"Uncle D" was a great man who was widely admired and respected by anyone he came in touch with.
He was always there for me throughout my life and is a great role model who exemplifies the type of man, husband and father that I aspire to be.
While he has moved on to a better place, he will never be forgotten and will live on through the wonderful memories he provided to so many over the course of his life!

md shapon

September 9, 2016

September 8, 2016

My sincere condolences to your family. May God "who comforts us in all our trials" (2 Cor 1:4) comfort you and your family at such a difficult time. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you (1Peter 5 :7).

Rose Carter

September 5, 2016

Uncle Danny was such a special guy! My sisters & I always tried to get he & Aunt Theo to stay at our own houses when they visited because they are soooo much fun! I remember for his 80th birthday Terry & I went to his surprise party. Someone there said she was surprised that we came all that way because he wasn't really even my uncle except by marriage. And I was surprised to hear that because he had been my uncle all my life & I never thought about it that he wasn't related by blood! Lol. He was every much my uncle as any "blood" uncle because he never acted anyway but like an uncle & one of my favorites too! Love & miss you Uncle Dan! We will always remember you with lots of love & laughter! Prayers for all of the family because I know you will never stop missing him! Rest in peace Uncle Dan!
Love, Rosie & Terry Carter

Ivan & Barbara Hermesky

September 4, 2016

Danny was a wonderful person.He was a joy to be around. We are so glad that we had him in our lives. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.

Deborah Austin Stolworthy

September 4, 2016

I just loved Danny Cordova! He was warm and funny and very kind. I'm glad he knew he had the love of his family around him-- and still has. Love is forever, and you will all meet again. God be with you as you wave him on... Just up the trail from you now.Love to you all,Debbie Austin Stolworthy