Ligia Cordoba

Obituary of Ligia Marta Cordoba

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Ligia “Lalita” Marta Cordoba, 88, passed away on May 7, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernardo and Adriana Ospina. Ligia is survived by her loving husband, Julio Cordoba; sons, Julio Cordoba and wife, Alvilda, William Cordoba and wife, Consuelo, Mario Cordoba and wife, Diana Visconti; brother, Francisco Ospina, Bernardo Ospina and wife, Otilia; sister, Elena Ospina Bernal; grandchildren, Ligia Laguna and husband, Orlando, Julio Cordoba Jr and wife, Maria, Claudia Cordoba, Adriana Cordoba, William Cordoba Jr,. and wife, Deanna, Cristina Williams and husband, Terrence, Diana Riera and husband, Christopher; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Ligia was known to much of her family as Mom, Lady or Lalita. She and Julio were happily married for 68 wonderful years. She was always so happy to graciously share her love with everyone. Lalita always saw the goodness in everyone she met; never criticizing or judging others. She was truly the matriarch of the Cordoba family. Lalita was a wonderful cook and took pride in preparing meals for all of her family. She had the unique ability to make everyone feel so special when she was with them. Lalita could speak with people from every walk of life; young or old or any level of education. She had a strong faith and her number one language was the language of love. All her grandchildren and great grandchildren loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. A visitation for Lalita will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm with a Rosary recited at 6:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth Street, Missouri City, Texas 77489. Interment will follow .
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