Juan Saenz Cordoba passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of 28 years to Ela Elizabeth Cordoba, and by previous marriage of 24 years, the late Muriel L. Cordoba. Loving father of John J. Cordoba. Father-in-law of Judy H. Cordoba. Son of the late Florencio Saenz Cordoba and Erlinda Saenz Cordoba. Brother of Pedro Saenz Cordoba, Francisca Saenz Cruz, Albertina Saenz Orozco, Felipa Saenz Valle, Erlinda Saenz Cordoba and the late Armando Saenz Cordoba. Proud grandfather of Blake A. Cordoba and Lindsey A. Cordoba. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Juan was born in Rama, Nicaragua and was a resident of Chalmette, LA for the past 50 years where he enjoyed a long career as a Shipfitter. He truly enjoyed life through his simple pleasures of dancing, fishing, being outdoors, enjoying the annual Isleños festival and traveling with his friends and family. He found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. Juan will always be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family, his caring and loving spirit, and spoiling the grandchildren. He was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, June 30th from 9:00AM – 11:00AM, followed by a funeral service in Juan’s memory beginning at 11:00AM. He will be laid to eternal rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
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