Mary Lou “Goldie” Cordova age 78 of Avondale, Arizona entered into Heaven on January 24, 2023. Goldie was born on June 19, 1944 in Winslow, Arizona to the late Betty Jaramillo and John R. Estudillo. She was a waitress in Winslow when she met her love, the late Martin Adrian Cordova, who picked her up on his horse for their first few dates. They moved to Phoenix in the early 60’s where they eloped and were happily married for 56 years before Adrian’s death in 2018. They had four children; Debbie, Veronica, Zachary, and Orlando. Goldie valued her family and her career, and retired after 25 years in the workforce. She had a passion for dancing, Elvis and spending time with family. The bond she shared with her parents and siblings brought her back to Winslow to visit multiple times a year. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren have fond memories of holidays at Nana and Tata’s, camping trips, supporting the sports they participated in, playing uno and monopoly and her PT cruiser. Goldie will be remembered for so many things, including her kindness and the love she shared with all, her funny sense of humor, and her macaroni salad.
Mary Lou “Goldie” Cordova is survived by her children: daughter, Debbie and spouse Frank Saenz; daughter, Veronica Cordova and son, Orlando and spouse Christina Cordova, grandchildren: Frankie, Desiree, Cindy, Carolea, Lionel, Erica, Paul, Andrea, and Cierra; siblings: brother, Joe and spouse Mary Estudillo; brother, Jonny and spouse Madia Estudillo; brother, Conrad and spouse Trina Estudillo; and sister, Jenny Lopez; plus 14 great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. Goldie is preceded in Heaven by her parents, Betty and John R.; her love Adrian; son, Zachary; brother, Benny; granddaughter, Teresa; and great-granddaughter, Baby Teresa.
Please join the family to honor the life of Goldie at the Chapel of the Chimes Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:30am, 7924 N. 59th Avenue in Glendale, Arizona. She will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery. Following, a celebration of life will be held at the Glendale Woman’s Club, 7032 N. 56th Avenue in Glendale, Arizona.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com for the Cordova family.
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