Cordelia Valdez

Cordelia Valdez,78, of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2008. She was born December 21, 1929 in Los Pinos, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Benny Valdez; her parents, Daniel and Eloisa Cordova; two sisters, Velma Barclay and Lydia Carson; and two brothers, Eluid and Eddie Cordova. She is survived by her two sons, Henry Valdez and wife, Cheryl, from Gallup, and Arthur Valdez from Flora Vista; one daughter, Dorothy Gutierrez and husband, Ricardo, from Farmington; four grandchildren, Naomi and Gavin Gutierrez, and Jeffrey and Jordin Valdez; one sister, Mackie Thrush and husband, Dan, of Albuquerque; two sisters-in-law, Della Cordova of Alcalde, NM, and Sylvia Cordova of La Jara, NM. Also surviving are special cousin, Clory Chavez of Cuba, NM, and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers will be Gavin Gutierrez, Billy Barclay, Jeff Valdez, Ernie Cordova, Robert Cordova and Steven Cordova. Cordelia is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688