Dinora Cochran Obituary (1963

Dinora E. Cochran 52, of Moxee, passed away with her loving husband, family, and friends at her side, Monday February 29th, 2016 at Cottage in the Meadow. Dinora was born June 29th, 1963 in El Salvador. She came to the United States January 1981. She was educated in Los Angeles attending Los Angeles High School, Los Angeles Community College, and graduated from Cal State Los Angeles. She earned her Master's Degree in education from Heritage College in Toppenish Washington with honors. Dinora was employed by the Yakima School District and her last position was teacher at M.L. King elementary as a second grade teacher. She was an active employee until her death. Dinora married her sweetheart and love of her life, Jim Cochran on August 22nd, in 1992 in Los Angeles, California. Dinora loved Jesus Christ. He was her personal savior and she served Him faithfully all of her life. She was a strong woman in our community. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Serving others was her passion. She was involved in Jail Ministries, Royal Rangers, Worship Team, Mission Team, Sunday School as a teacher, and taught English as a second language to adults. She touched the lives of everyone she met because her primary goal was to help others succeed in life. Dinora is survived by her husband, Jim Cochran, mother, Maura Menendez, David and Yolanda Diaz, Rolando and Sonia Menendez, Maria Menendez, Jose Menendez, and David and Maribel Menendez-Moran, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Isaac Menendez, and infant brother Jorge Menendez. Services as follow: Viewing will be Thurs. March 3rd from 10am -2 pm. At Brookside Funeral Home, Moxee. Graveside Service to follow at 3 pm. at West Hills Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 4th at 5 pm. at Christian Life Center, Yakima. The family would like to thank Cottage in the Meadow for their gentle and loving care. ' Go where there is no path and leave a trail.' SERVICES Funeral service Friday, March 04, 2016 5:00 PM Christian Life Center 716 N 40th Ave Yakima, WA 98908