Cora Baca Cordova

April 18, 1934 - June 14, 2020

Cora Baca Cordova passed away at the age of 86 on June 14, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by her family. Cora was born in Montecello, NM on April 18, 1934 to Juan and Jessie Baca. She is survived by her two daughters Stella Gutierrez and Jamie Cordova both of Mesa, AZ. Besides her daughters, she leaves behind three sisters, Natalia (Bebe) Armijo of Palmdale, CA, Vera Pino of Los Lunas, NM, and Margaret Baca of Hurley, NM, her grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Gutierrez, Jodena (Rob) Hargraves, Joshua (Sindy) Gutierrez, and Amy Gutierrez all of Arizona. Cora was also blessed with 6 great-grandchildren, Rudy (Maritza) Gutierrez, Xavier Gutierrez, Jazaiah Gutierrez, James and Olivia Hargraves and Alissa Rodriguez and many other nieces and nephews. Cora also had a caretaker for several years Erica Gomez that became family to her. She is preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Cordova, her parents, her sisters Mary De La O, Jenny Horsley and her son-in-law Rudy Gutierrez. Cora married her sweetheart Jimmie Cordova on June 7, 1951 and they were married for 50 years and resided in Hurley, NM. Jimmie passed away on July 13, 2000. In the early 60’s Cora attended Beauty School in Las Cruces, NM and eventually opened her own beauty salon in Hurley, The Hurley Beauty Shop of which she retired from. She always enjoyed her family and clients visiting her and took pride in her ownership. After her husband passed away and her family was all in Mesa, AZ she also moved to be close to them. Once in Arizona, Cora enjoyed her weekly trips to the mall and going out to eat. She always enjoyed joking and playing with her great grandchildren and going to see them at school events. Cora loved to cook and enjoyed making meals for her family. Without doubt, Cora will be missed by her many friends and family. Her laugh and sense of humor will never be forgotten. As a family it was a joy to spend 86 years with her and will cherish many memories. Cora’s wishes were to be cremated and there will be no services. Hospice of the Valley and her many nurses provide amazing care for Cora.