Mr. Delmer Walter Cordova

March 7. 1946 – September 8, 2010

Delmer Cordova, Fruita, CO passed away September 8, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, he was 64.

Del was born on March 7, 1946 in Center, CO from the union of Jose Maclovio and Erma (Cisneros) Cordova. He graduated from Center High School where he was known for his accomplishments in wrestling. Del was an honorably discharged Vietnam veteran serving in the Tet Offense.

On June 3, 1972, Del married the love of his life, Rosabell Sanchez in Fruita, CO, she survives.

Delmer was a retired Grand Junction Police Department officer, Detective and was a Court Liaison for the Grand Junction Police Department. He lived in the Fruita community for forty years and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the VFW and the FPPA.

Del enjoyed fishing; hunting and wonderful memories were made when D.J. and Del were working on Del’s grandfathers 1957 Ford.

Del leaves behind his wife of 38 years; Rosabell and son; Delmer Joeal (D.J.) Cordova of Fruita, CO, daughters; Delarose (Wayne) Cordova and Mia (Andre) Patrick-Cordova both of Colorado Springs, CO, three brothers; Patricio Cordova and Raymond (Mary) Cordova both of Fruita, CO, Nick (Bessie) Cordova of Glenwood Springs, CO, and sisters; Connie (Dennis) Dupont of Carbondale, CO and Shirley (Arthur) Gallegos of Fruita, CO and six grandchildren.

Delmer was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Bernie Cordova and a sister; Sally Cordova.

A Rosary will be held from 6-7 pm, Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fruita, CO.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 am, Monday, September 13, 2010 at the church with burial and military honors to follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, CO.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Martin Mortuary.