Jesse Cordova

Jesse Phillip Cordova 12/17/1953-8/27/2021

Jesse Phillip Cordova, closed his eyes here on Earth and opened them in the Presence of Our Savior on Friday, August 27, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Cecila Cordova, Frances and Charles Diehl, and father Jesse Vivian Cordova.  His brothers Richard Cordova and Charles Diehl Jr, and sisters Arlene Ortega, Margie Johnson, and Marlinda Cordova.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Veronica Cordova, son Jared Cordova (April), daughter Dara Montoya (Chris), grandchildren Aisha Montoya, Jett Montoya, Ashlynn Kirchner, and Noah Jesse Cordova.  His first great grandchild is due in late September.  He is also survived by his brothers Steve Cordova (Lynne), Alfred Cordova, David Cordova, James Cordova, and sisters Susan Buck (Bud), Anne Perry (Meredith), Rosalie Rice, Lori Diehl, Jacqueline Diehl Alexander (Cary) and step mother Teresa Cordova and sister in law Diane Cordova. He is also survived by his mother and father in law, William and Roberta Oglethorpe and brother and sister in law, Dennis and Kim Oglethorpe.

Jesse was born and raised in Santa Fe.  Graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1973.  He retired from Los Alamos National Labs after 24 years as a custodian who worked in the medical areas, “hot” areas, and machine shop.  Jesse was an active member and deacon at Christian Life Church Santa Fe.  His powerful bass voice will be missed greatly during worship.  He loved Elvis Presley, the Dallas Cowboys, his family, but most of all He loved the Lord with all his heart and soul.  Many will miss his daily scripture text messages and words of encouragement. He was a prayer warrior and would pray over so many people daily.  His last words were, “Praise the Lord”.

A private viewing and graveside burial will take place over the next week and a memorial service will be held in his honor on Sept 18, 2021 at 11 am, Christian Life Church.  The service will be live streamed via the Christian Life Santa Fe Facebook Page.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations to Christian Life Of Santa Fe Senior Ministry can be made in his honor.