WARD, Emily Elaine

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 05/15/2012 Emily Elaine Cordova Ward went back to her heavenly home May 4, 2012 in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born May 28, 1975, in Springerville. Emily is survived by her beloved children: Isaac, Sedera and Colin Ward; parents: Lily Finch, Louie and Donna Cordova; and her siblings: Sherdon (Lani) Cordova, Erin (Darwin) Slade, Hannah (Jaime) Ramos, Molly (Ronnie) Walker and Ammon (Larissa) Cordova. She also left behind many, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins whom she adored and loved. Emily is also survived by her husband, Michael Ward; his mother Lillia McCracken; her beloved maternal grandparents, Vurrell and Iris Finch; paternal grandmother Felice (Nelson) Martinez. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Fidel Armijo Cordova; and her stepfather Phillip Marsh. The list of her extended family and friends are endless as all who knew her charismatic, loving and magnetic personality would attest. She was a master of bringing immense love, service and joy to all her family and friends, and with a zest unlike anyone. She created miracles and lived life to its very fullest in her short 36 years. Though her family will miss her terribly, they are grateful that she is now able to be with her beloved children in spirit without any more suffering or pain.