Ernesto Bolivar Cordova
June 23, 1936 - September 16, 2020
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020, after a long battle of heart and lung disease. Ernesto was born on June 23, 1936 to Tranquilino Cordova and Sophia Abeyta, in Llano, New Mexico.
Ernesto enlisted in the Air Force at a young age. He served his country proudly and received numerous medals. Ernesto met his sweetheart, Matilda and they were married on May 9, 1959. From that marriage was born a daughter and a son.
Ernesto was employed at Sperry Univac for 36 years. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree.
Ernesto is survived by his wife of 61 years; daughter, Debra Marie Walden; granddaughter Amanda (Keith) Tovar; three great-grandchildren, Markie, Alli and Levi; brothers, Tranquilino Jr. and Roy Cordova, New Mexico; sister, Connie Duran, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ernesto was preceded in death by his parents; son Mark E. Cordova; brothers Abelino, Benito, Joe and Phil Cordova; sisters Ida Cambron, Neva Marques and Francis Armijo.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020, at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. To ensure compliance with current social distancing guidelines, we kindly ask that you call the funeral parlor at (801) 474-9119 between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday to make a reservation for the time you wish to attend. The courtesy of wearing a mask is requested.
Mass of the Cristian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 am at at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns. There will be a viewing held prior to the services beginning at 10:15 am.
Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
In Loving Memory
Ernie, Thank you for being a good friend. Being an example of faith and family. We love you and miss you very much. Rest in the loving arms of Jesus. Love and prayers for you and your family ��❤️.
Ernie, To our friend, mentor, and loving example of our Catholic faith. We loved the time we spent with you and Tilly and how you welcomed us into your family. Will miss your humor and great smile but know you are at peace with Jesus. Love you brother and pray for peace to your family.❤️
Tilly, Debbie & family: We spent many years working together & I enjoyed you both immensely. I have wonderful fun memories. Please accept our condolences on the passing of Ernie. It was an honor to have known such a kind gentle man we will truly miss his presence at church. May God give you & your family the strength to get through this difficult time in your life. RIP my dear friend
Tia ,Debbie & Mandy it’s a very hard to loss a loved one tio Erenst was a very kind loving person . I use to alway say he was my dad’s twin! He loved his family very much ! Tia you were the love of his life he always talked about his honey ! My prayers are with you all . Tio Rest In Peace �������� I love you guys ��������
The memories we have are many and very treasured. Our families have been friends for 50+ years. We have traveled 10 States and 7 countries together. We will miss Ernies wit and his big smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Debbie at this very difficult time. Love you lots Bob & Carolyn
So sorry for your family's loss. But what a joy to know of the re-uniting that will be going on. So, while it hurts now and always there is comfort in the here after. God bless and know we love you all. Mike & Sandy Luke
So grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Ernie on various St. Francis parish functions, including, notably, celebrations of life. What a sheer delight he was! How blessed you were to have had him part of your lives for so long. Safely home. With much love, George and Jane Starks -
In Loving Memory
