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Mr. Ernest Jerry Lopez, 69, born in California and raised in Los Lentes, New Mexico, a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and best friend in the world to many was placed in the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Mr. Lopez is the beloved father to Henry Lopez and wife, Jeanette, Ben Lopez and wife, Alice, Janet Micaletti, Beverly Barela and husband, Marvin, Veronica Benda and husband, Sonny, Geraldine Aragon and husband, Joseph, David Lopez and wife, Gail, Little Zamora and husband, Michael Finn, Isabel Crieth and husband, Kevin, Leonella ( Leo ) Martinez, Adolph Lopez and wife, Kathleen; one step daughter, Tammy Nalder; his beloved friend and ex-wife, Rosemary Lopez; 32 grandchildren, Adrieanne and husband, Julian, Eileen, Nanci, Cynthia, Donna, Lesley, Michael and wife, Angela, Joseph, David Rick and wife, Heather, Desiree and husband, Gilbert, Amanda, Steven, Tamara, Kelly, Tiffany, Finney, Erin, Katie, Lacey, K.C., Hailey, Sarina, Antone, Armani, Zachari, Ayla, Cheyanne and James; 12 great grandchildren, Julian, Jerome, Ariel, Deija, Tashi, Naomi, Ryan, Faith, Ethan, Xandor, Samantha and Monique; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his best friend his dog, Toss Lopez. Mr. Lopez was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Isabel Lopez, a brother Pablo Lopez, a sister, Erlinda Lopez, his step-mother, Benny Lopez, a step brother, Richard Lopez, a granddaughter, Sierra Rose Crieth and other close family members. Mr. Lopez was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Lopez was well known for his expertise in the plating business where he practiced this craft and lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for the past 18 years. Jerry graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1953 where he participated in various sports and was the state shot put champion. Jerry always graciously opened his house and heart to all family and friends his residence in Las Vegas. He returned home to Los Lentes to spend his final days with all his family members. A Rosary was recited at San Clemente Catholic Church on Friday evening by Rosemary Lopez. A final visitation will be Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the San Antonio Catholic Church, corner of Los Lentes and Trujillo Rd. in Los Lunas, with a Funeral Service to be held at 8:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Los Lentes Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Michael Barela, Joseph Barela, David Rick Modisette, Michael Finny Zamora, Steven Aragon, Antone Martinez, Armani Lopez and Kelly Ray Lopez. Honorary pallbearers will be, Felipe Lopez, Ed Molina, Vincente Reyes, Moises Griego, Joe Jojola and Orlando Martinez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
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