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Obituary for LOPEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday June 13, 2004

Benjamin F. Lopez, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 55 years, died Friday, June 11, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Cornelia C. Lopez, of Albuquerque; one daughter, Agnes Sanchez, and her husband Eloy, of Albuquerque; two sons, John Lopez, and Benjamin Lopez Jr., of Albuquerque; two sisters, Lilly Zamora, of Arizona, and Beatrice Gomez, of Magdalena, New Mexico; one brother, Victorino Lopez Jr., of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son, Bennie Lopez, 1989. Mr. Lopez retired from Sandia Labs in 1971. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2004 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 550 Atrisco Dr. SW. Rosary will be recited after the visitation at 7:00 p.m. A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 14, 2004 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated after the visitation, with Father Geno Corea celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Herman Sanchez, Anthony Lopez, Daniel Lucero, Christopher Lucero, Dennis Lucero, and Ken Encee. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800


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