Official Obituary of
Jean Jacob Bordenave
December 8, 1942 ~ August 19, 2024 (age 81) 81 Years Old
Jean Bordenave Obituary
Jean Jacob Bordenave, aka "Jake", 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.
Jake Bordenave was born on December 8, 1942, in Watsonville, California. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and birdwatching. After attending New Mexico State University, Jake built a successful career as an engineer in New Mexico, leaving a lasting impact in his field. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bordenave; his father, Jack Bordenave; and his stepmother, Ann Bordenave. Jake is survived by his siblings, Louis Bordenave, Kristine Bordenave, and Katie Bordenave, along with their spouses. He leaves behind his daughters, Dayna Melvin, Yvonne Christner, and Tiffany O'Connell, and their spouses. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jake's life was marked by his passion for his work and love for the game of volleyball. A private family ceremony will be held to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial gifts be made to the ABQ BioPark, a cause that was close to Jake's heart.
Jake Bordenave was born on December 8, 1942, in Watsonville, California. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and birdwatching. After attending New Mexico State University, Jake built a successful career as an engineer in New Mexico, leaving a lasting impact in his field. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bordenave; his father, Jack Bordenave; and his stepmother, Ann Bordenave. Jake is survived by his siblings, Louis Bordenave, Kristine Bordenave, and Katie Bordenave, along with their spouses. He leaves behind his daughters, Dayna Melvin, Yvonne Christner, and Tiffany O'Connell, and their spouses. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jake's life was marked by his passion for his work and love for the game of volleyball. A private family ceremony will be held to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial gifts be made to the ABQ BioPark, a cause that was close to Jake's heart.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jean Jacob Bordenave, please visit our floral store.
Services
You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Jean Jacob Bordenave
© 2026 Director's Choice Mortuary Services. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility