A beloved bookkeeper and celebrated spin teacher who was killed alongside her doctor husband in a double murder was laid to relaxation in her hometown of Simi Valley on Friday.
The funeral for Vicki Anne Cordes, 66, got here lower than two weeks after she and her husband, Dr. Eric Cordes, have been gunned down contained in the storage of their $1.3 million dwelling by Keith Cordes, Eric’s son.
Household and associates — lots of them wearing black — stuffed Cornerstone Church, the place the couple worshiped, for an 11 AM service.
“Vicki introduced pleasure and laughter to all who knew her, with a spirit that was as vibrant and colourful as her love for style,” an obituary learn.
The Los Angeles native was remembered as a faithful daughter and a nurturing mom to her two kids. She is survived by her daughter, who not too long ago made her a grandmother.
Cordes shared an lovable canine named Lily along with her late husband, Eric, 63, a radiologist. The couple had been collectively for 18 years and married for 4, sharing numerous cherished moments collectively.
Cordes labored as a bookkeeper at a dental workplace in Reseda and had a ardour for health that led her to show spin and cardio lessons at Gold’s Health club.
“Vicki’s dedication to well being and wellness impressed many, as she liked instructing others find out how to lead lively lives,” the obituary mentioned.
Mourners hung their heads as they carried Cordes out of the church in a wood coffin.
“Vicki was identified for her infectious smile and fun-loving persona. She had a singular potential to make everybody really feel particular, and her large coronary heart was all the time open to these in want. Her love for style and constant accessorizing with excessive heals and bling was a mirrored image of her vibrant spirit-a true testomony to her perception in residing life to the fullest,” the obituary learn.
The couple have been the goal of a premeditated assault executed by Keith Cordes, 37, who waited in wait to take out his father and stepmother on Nov. 30.
Keith’s stays have been discovered inside a black Honda Civic that was set on hearth hours after the coldhearted killings.
Preparations for a service honoring Eric Cordes haven’t been publicly introduced.
Further reporting by Barbara Davidson.
