Obituary for Anita Cordova (Garza)
Monte Vista resident Anita Cordova, 74, died December 4, 2023 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa.
Anita was born to Candelario Garza and Anna Cuellar Garza on July 23, 1949 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. When she was 17 years old, she married the love of her life, Arthur Eloy Cordova in Leadville, Colorado.
Anita worked at several jobs throughout the years, including driving bus, and working as a Clerk for Valley Wide Health Systems. She was a gardener and loved spending time outdoors and in her yard.
Anita was a very kind and giving person who loved to help anyone. She was an active Jehovah’s Witness and enjoyed sharing bible thoughts to many. She also enjoyed going to thrift stores.
Anita is survived by her children April Cordova of Monte Vista, CO, and Anouk “Nikki” (Jonathan) Ferguson of Corpus Christi, TX, her grandchildren Justin Mascarenas, Pete Medina, Kayla Sisneros, and Rico Lopez; several great-grandchildren; her siblings Jake Garza, Josh Garza, John Garza, and Frances Garza, all of Bakersfield, CA, and Rosa Ramirez of Alamosa, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Anita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arthur, her granddaughter Brooke Medina, and her sisters Mary Barraza and Rita Aldaz.
Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes and remarks for Anita’s family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com
Anita was born to Candelario Garza and Anna Cuellar Garza on July 23, 1949 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. When she was 17 years old, she married the love of her life, Arthur Eloy Cordova in Leadville, Colorado.
Anita worked at several jobs throughout the years, including driving bus, and working as a Clerk for Valley Wide Health Systems. She was a gardener and loved spending time outdoors and in her yard.
Anita was a very kind and giving person who loved to help anyone. She was an active Jehovah’s Witness and enjoyed sharing bible thoughts to many. She also enjoyed going to thrift stores.
Anita is survived by her children April Cordova of Monte Vista, CO, and Anouk “Nikki” (Jonathan) Ferguson of Corpus Christi, TX, her grandchildren Justin Mascarenas, Pete Medina, Kayla Sisneros, and Rico Lopez; several great-grandchildren; her siblings Jake Garza, Josh Garza, John Garza, and Frances Garza, all of Bakersfield, CA, and Rosa Ramirez of Alamosa, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Anita is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arthur, her granddaughter Brooke Medina, and her sisters Mary Barraza and Rita Aldaz.
Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes and remarks for Anita’s family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com