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RICHARD J. CORDOVA

1943 - 2019

RICHARD J. CORDOVA obituary, 1943-2019, Taos, NM

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

RICHARD CORDOVA Obituary

RICHARD J. CORDOVA Richard J. Cordova, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his Santa Fe home. He was born December 19, 1943 in Santa Fe the son of Jesse and Cecilia Cordova. He was owner of Casa de Cordova Construction Company, a jack-of-all trades, an avid fisherman, and the greatest consummate host. Richard was a loving family man, and has many friends far and wide. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Brito; son, Corban Cordova, and daughter Talitha Cordova (James); step-children, Vincent Brito (Holli) and Victoria Brito; grandchildren, Mariah, Antonio, Vinny, Michael, Lilly, Cyrus, Giannah, Aiyannah, Josiah, and Xzavier; 3 sisters, Rosalie Rice, Anne Perry (Meredith), and Sue Buck (Bud); sister-in-law, Theresa Cordova; and two brothers, Jesse Phillip Cordova (Veronica) and Steve Cordova (Lynne). A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Rivera Family Kiva Chapel. Burial Services are scheduled for 3:00 pm that same day at the Alcalde Cemetery. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2019.

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Jo Anne Pena

November 30, 2022

I miss you every day my friend.

Toby Tercero

December 12, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He will be missed. We had many laughs together and did lots of business as well. God Bless Richard and all of his family. Our prayers are with you all. Toby Tercero & family

Michael Anderson

December 11, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin, Richard. My condolences to all his family. He will surely be missed.

Richard, Rosalie Susan, Anne and Alicia

Alicia Chilcote

December 11, 2019

A few years ago Richard came to my home for a cousins vacation and it was nice to spend time with him and my cousins. I was sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to all of the family during this difficult time. I know he will be missed by many.

Richard, Rosalie, Susan, Anne and Alicia

Alicia Chilcote

December 11, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Richards passing. He was too young in my eyes. He came to my house a few years on a cousin vacation and I enjoyed his company and getting to know him again. My condolences to all of the family during this difficult time.

Jo Anne Pena

December 9, 2019

You will be forever missed my friend. RIP. Prayers for your family.

December 9, 2019

So sad to hear about Richard. He was a very good man, husband and father.
Our condolences and prayers go out to the family.
Jorge (George) Ramirez and Yvonne Gillespie

Angelica Rios

December 8, 2019

May the lords love and strength guide the Cordova/Brito family through this difficult time.....Richard was an extremely kind hearted man who was always looking out for others. May you rest in paradise Richard, you will be forever missed.

Art and Marcia Roybal

December 7, 2019

May God Bless Richards Family and Friends on the loss of this wonderful man.

Bill Morris

December 7, 2019

ADIOS INDIO
GO WITH GOD, I BID YOU PEACE

Jake Ruvolo

December 7, 2019

My Long time friend, we shared a lot of good times and a few not so good times.
You will be missed !!!

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Dec

12

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Memorial Garde

417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Dec

12

Burial

3:00 p.m.

Alcalde Cemetery

NM

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Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Memorial Garde

417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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