Celestina C. Cordova, 75, of Chamisal passed away unexpectly on July 01, 2009. She is preceded in preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Alire, parents, Jose F. & Estella Cordova, great grandson, Isiah Miranda, sisters and brothers, Ermita, Herson, Toby & Lydia Cordova. She is survived by her children, Sadie Sarinana (Pedro), Ina Bustillos (Jose), Beatrice Castillo (Alonso), Herson Lujan (Sally), Modesta Trujillo (Melvin), Juanita Ven Huizen (Jim), Anthony Cordova, Mary Ann Chavez (Nicolas), Isabel Lopez (Jesus)and Cynthia Torres (Jesus). She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Adelaido Cordova (Theresa), Jose Cordova (Shannon), Demostem Cordova (Gloria), Ruby Lopez, Roseanna Sanchez (Escolastico), many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on July 3, 2009 at San Antonio de Padua Church in Penasco. Funeral mass was held on July 4, 2009 at San Antonio de Padua Church in Penasco with interment following at the Chamisal Cemetery.