Lawrence (Larry) Cordova

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Lawrence (Larry) Cordova

February 14, 1950 ~ January 8, 2021

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on January 8, 2021. Larry was born February 14, 1950 to Epemenio Cordova and Ruperta Cordova in Salt Lake City.  

Larry was a graduate of Hillcrest High School. He was drafted into military service in 1969 and served in the United States Marine Corps.  

Upon completing his basic training, he received his orders to report to the 90th Replacement Station in Long Bing, South Vietnam. During his combat tour in Vietnam, he served as an infantryman in the northern provinces of Ben Hoa and DaNang. For his service to our country, he was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and several other recognitions. Larry served his country proudly but was haunted by what he experienced.

Larry was employed at Hercules (Hexcel) and DEI Fabricators.   

He had two sons, Jeremy and Larry Dale. He had many wonderful adventures with them and created lasting memories.

Larry is survived by his sons Jeremy (Washington) and Larry Dale (Dee Anna) Wardle (Idaho); three grandchildren; his brothers Raymond Cordova and Joe (Shirley) Cordova; sisters Matilda Cordova and Maxine (Joseph) Martinez; and his cat Miss Kitty. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Rufino, Ernesto, Frumencio and Timmy Cordova; sister Lilian Diel and his dog Baby Girl.   

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated January 14, 2021 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. Larry was laid to rest in Midvale City Cemetery.