Maria "Cordy" Cordova, 78, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on April 10, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Esequiel and Adela Arellano, brothers, Benino, Manuel, Honorio and Flavio Arellano. She is survived by her husband, J.D. Cordova, children, Ben Salas (Jane) of Santa Fe, Joe Lujan of West Valley City, UT, Frank Lujan of West Valley City, UT, Rose Duran (Adolph) of West Valley City, UT, David Lujan of Taylorsville, UT, Ronald Lujan (Sherrie) of West Valley City, UT, Patrick Lujan (Natalie) of Taylorsville, UT and Veronica Dominguez (Richard) of Albuquerque. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Viola Silva, Orlando Arellano (Oclides), Lupita Vigil, Demecio Arellano, Vidal Arellano (Lupita), Bennie Ortega (Carlos) and Marcy Burch (Harry) and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on April 14, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Funeral mass was held on April 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment following at the upper Arroyo Hondo Cemetery.