Abraham Cordova

Abraham "Abe" Cordova Jr. died at home surrounded by his family in Watsonville on Aug. 29. He was 80.

Mr. Cordova was born on Jan. 29, 1941 in Bakersfield to his parents Angela and Abraham Cordova.

He was a hardworking man devoted to his family. He was a military veteran and expert rifleman. He worked as a social worker. He worked as a chiropractor in Santa Cruz County for over 35 years. He was a musician earlier in life and enjoyed playing his guitar. His pride and joy were his grandchildren. Mr. Cordova was a resident of Aptos.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Dolores Cordova, his daughters, DeAvian Cordova and Ana Anderson, his siblings, Silvia Borrego, Dolores Cornejo, Richard Cordova and Mario Cordova and his four grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel on Sept.17 at 11am.

Donations can be made to GoFundMe organized by his granddaughter Leyla Martinez.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.

Published in The Pajaronian · September 17, 2021