This is William M. Cordova Jr.'s official memorial fund. Most of you know my Uncle as Billy Cordova, the man who can do anything and the man who will help anyone.

This morning, July 8th, 2022, Billy went to be with the Lord. He peacefully passed away with Mike and Paula Wilder giving him comfort, and standing by his side. We are grateful that he had family present. Billy is a legend, he will live forever.

Uncle Billy was the type of man anyone (stranger or friend) could call on when they needed help. Uncle Billy often left family events early to help those in need. Billy has been with the Chaffee County Fire Department for over 30 years. Ever since he was a kid, Billy wanted to help people. Whenever he would hear the sirens of a firetruck, he would plead with his parents to go see what the matter was. Billy never lost that helpful spirit, and big heart. As a teen, he knew exactly what he wanted to do: "help people." At 17, he joined the Chaffee County Fire Department. During his tenure there, he served as Captain and a Battalion Chief. He loved his crews and dedicated a lot of time to make sure that they were well trained and available to the community whenever the need arose.

Billy even became a hometown hero, being featured in the newspaper, with his trusted sidekicks; Girl and Casey. Billy is loved by so many people. Many of whom he was given the privilege to help at one point or other. Uncle Billy lived for others. He also lived for family.

Billy, no matter how busy he was, made time for family. Billy has a little girl, Morgan, who is the light of his life, his pride and joy. I knew Uncle Billy before he met Aunt Holly. He was the cool Uncle, who would often ride up on his loud motorcycle, or honk the horn on his big red, fire response truck.

But, I must say Holly completed Billy. To my father(Micheal Cordova's) surprise, Billy called to say he was taking Holly to Vegas. There, standing at the altar before God, Elvis and my father, Billy pledged himself to be the devoted husband of Holly Wilder. Uncle Billy was so happy. And not only did he have a new wife, but two new stepchildren. He considered them to be his own. Billy loved Abby and Caleb so much.

Not too long after Uncle Billy and Aunt Holly got married, Uncle Bill announced they were pregnant. He was beside himself. Uncle Billy beamed as he brought in his precious little Morgan Jo. Billy was finally complete.

Uncle Billy had many adventures through the years, but the ones he fought for were his God, his family and his community. Uncle Billy will be more than missed. But we hold fast to our heavenly hope. God has not forsaken us, nor has he forsaken Uncle Billy. See ya later, Uncle Bill!

He is survived by his mom and dad, William M. Cordova Sr. and Veronica Cordova; brother Micheal Cordova; his loving wife Holly Cordova; his beautiful daughter Morgan, his beautiful daughter Abby, and his son Caleb; sisters-in-law Kristin(Geoff) Feurstein, Sandy(Josh) Pace; his mother and father-in-law Paula and Mike Wilder; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Billy's Memorial Fund

By Emiliana Cordova

Billy's Memorial Fund