Cris Cordova

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Cris Cordova, born in Montrose, Colorado and raised in Taos, New Mexico by his mother, Pauline Cordova and step-father, Santiago Jaime Chavez, departed this earth unexpectedly on January 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline and daughter, Maya as well as by his parents, Pauline Cordova (Tracy Sutherland) and Santiago Jaime Chavez and two siblings, Javier Chavez and Amanda Chavez Kupp (Nathan Kupp) and two step-siblings, Andrea and Diego Chavez-Arreola as well as his maternal grandparents, Filiberto and Elsie Cordova of Grand Junction, Colorado. Myriad uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends of Cris have gathered to celebrate his life in Taos. A man of many talents and lover of the outdoors, Cris will be missed but his memory will live in us, his family and friends.

Rosary was recited in his memory on February 05, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos, NM. Funeral mass was held on February 06, 2010 at Our Lady Guadalupe Church. Reception followed immediately thereafter at the Quality Inn of Taos.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Antonya Maya Cordova Education Fund at Centinel Bank of Taos.

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Name Cris Cordova
Date of Death January 30th, 2010
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Patrick Contway published a tribute .

Hey I meant Chris in summer 99 I was working for the Santa Fe Hot Shots and he was working them too he was a very very likable guy hard worker had a fire inside him we didn't always get along and good thing about Chris's he never misunderstood where you were because I was the same way when we get angry at each other it just he knew how to push my buttons he's a little bit older than me and probably wiser and his wife Jacqueline and just swell people and I remember he just he just couldn't talk stop talking about his new daughter Maya he just love that baby girl man had a good smile too he's really funny he's really good guy I liked him a lot the whole Santa Fe Hotshot crew was awesome anyway I thought of your dad and your husband and pulling your your son today and I just had a good memory of them and I just want to let you know that you know Chris lives on and you know in the ones that he that he touched he was such a is it really fun guy he's a good guy he he is you tell that like things the weight of the world at times you know he he was a passionate man yeah anyway my I hope you're doing well and Jacqueline too I loved Chris he was a really cool dude he's like me I wanted to be hippy just like him

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Maya Cordova published a tribute .

dad i miss you so much.i hope you are happy where ever you are now,you'll all ways be in my heart

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Cippy & Amy Macias & Family published a tribute .

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR SON JAIME. I'M SORRY WE HAVE NOT SEEN YOU IN PERSON TO TELL YOU OURSELVES. WE NEVER MET HIM BUT IF HE WAS YOUR SON HE HAD TO BE A GREAT PERSON. GOD BLESS YOU
TUS AMIGOS POR SIEMPRE
CIPPY & AMY MACIAS

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J. Chris Haney (Uncle Chris) published a tribute .

Pauline & Tracy ...God Bless you both. I know words do nothing & no one ever knows for sure what you feel. But I do know how I would be if I lost my son. God Bless you....Chris & Rechel Haney

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Tim Henson published a tribute .

Cris, we will miss you.

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Monique Stogner Fullbright published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish the memories.

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Richard published a tribute .

My thoughts are with you, Jackie and Maya. I will not attend the funeral as guests still call, but take heart -- time cures all and there are lights at the end of the tunnel.

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Lynn Houts published a tribute .

I extend my very deepest condolences, to all of the family, for your sudden loss of Cris.
I am grateful for the time I was able to share with him. He has been a source of inspiration to me personally. He was wonderfully positive, fun and an extremely kindhearted and giving soul. I will miss and remember him most fondly

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Riki Riccardi published a tribute .

I am sorry for your loss.
My prayers and heart goes out to all of you.

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Katrina published a tribute .

Pauline,
I hardly know what to say...
I love you very much
I am so saddened
What a beautiful picture of him~that is the picture I will hold in my heart. When you feel up to it, please call me.

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Rose Butler published a tribute .

Pauline,
I am sorry to hear your son. May all your wonderful memories of your son bring you comfort in your time of sorrow. God Bless you and your family.
Rose

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Allegra Bynoe published a tribute .

I am so saddened to hear about Cris' passing. He was one of my favorite people and I have many fond memories of him and all of you.
I am sorry I won't be there to hug y'all and share in your grief.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Cos And Vivian published a tribute .

Pauline and Family,
So sorry to hear about Cris, it was great seeing and visiting with him at Mom's service.Cris has found his peace.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Michael Santistevan published a tribute .

Chris was a class mate ,And good friend he will be deeply missed.GOD BLESS..

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Patricia And Laurie Pertain published a tribute .

Dear Pauline and family... We are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you and yours in this time of sorrow.

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Comanche published a tribute .

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Brad Wright published a tribute .

It was great getting to know Chris the two seasons that I worked with him on the Santa Fe. IHC. He helped open a hole new life for this Old Virginia boy.

Thanks Chris and may the Lord comfort your family.

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Barb And Joe Mccurry published a tribute .

Cris was much too young to leave his treasured family and the natural world he loved so keenly. We will always have fond memories of Cris and the pictures he took of his fishing trip with Joe to Lake Powell. Our deepest sympathies to the Cordova family and especially to Jackie and Antonya whom he cherished above all else. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. With much love and affection...Barb and Joe

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Linda Harry published a tribute .

I HAVE NEVER MEET SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN. HE WAS VERY CARING AND A GREAT FRIEND I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY. HE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT.
LOVE YOU CRIS REST IN PEACE AND I HOPE I AM WORTHY TO SEE U AGAIN.

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Charley Martin published a tribute .

I had the pleasure of serving with chris on the Santa Fe IHC. After some initial rough times he became one of our most valued crew memebers.
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Nicole Derosia published a tribute .

To the Cordova Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you at this time of sorrow. Estephen~ love you!

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Renee Isackson published a tribute .

I had the privilege of working with Chris on the Santa Fe Hotshot crew and when he was on the Espanola RD. He was a very athletic, funny and determined person. Our crew had some fun and crazy times together. My condolences to the many family and friends he had. We will miss you Chris. "Once a Hotshot, always a Hotshot".

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Tina Benallie published a tribute .

Pauline and family, you are in my prayers. I am so very sorry to hear about Cris. There are no words to express my feelings. Just know that God loves you and will carry you through.

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Venita Gallegos published a tribute .

Pauline and Family:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Cris....you and your family will be in my prayers

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Charmaine Romero published a tribute .

chris u and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers and to the family so sorry for your loss i wish u all the best. much love and peace

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Vanessa published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss... I worked with Chris while he was working in Tusayan as our Fuels Specialist. He was very outgoing and always smiling! That is how I will always remember him. He will be missed.

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Richard Russell published a tribute .

Pauline,

Sorry very sorry to learn of your lose. You and your family will be my prayers.

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Ernie Filiberto Vigil published a tribute .

Cris we will miss you. Aunt Pauline and family we will keep you in our prayers and know that the lord will help you through this very difficult time. Love you.

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Bob Blasi published a tribute .

From all of us at the Tusayan Ranger District at Grand Canyon, we offer our deepest condolences.The forest here has his mark upon it. Not Forgotten.

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Linda Vigil published a tribute .

Pauline & Family,
Words cannot express my sympathy for you and what you are all going through. I will pray for your family and for Antonya. May god always keep you in his light.

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Mary Finnell published a tribute .

I thought I did this, but I will write something again......Cris...We love you and you will always be our friend no matter what...You showed Trey so much..Fishing holes, mountain bike rides, and Hiking places...You will always live with us and we will never forget you.... You are truely one of my greatest friends...You will be missed by all of us!!!

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Krista Steen published a tribute .

Chris I am so sorry to you had to leave this world. I wish you love and peace and hope you are in a better place.
Jackie and Maya I am sending you love, lots of love and am thinking about you both.
Love,
Krista

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Jacob M. Roybal published a tribute .

Didn'y really spend alot of time with you. But I had hope to to get to know you better. Will miss you driving by in your blue p.u. I wish that I could have been there for you.
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Sharon A Smith published a tribute .

Pauline and Tracy,

I am so sorry to hear about Cris - my thoughts are with you - I know there are no other words I can say right now that will bring you comfort during this difficult time in your lives.

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