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Joey Lopez, 17, was called home to be with the Lord after courageously battling a lengthy illness, Wednesday, September 1, 1999, while surrounded by his loving family. Joey was a very outgoing and loving young man who was born on April 11, 1982 in Albuquerque; he was a student at West Mesa High School; an avid Dallas Cowboy fan; he was an honorary volunteer Fire Fighter for the Bernalillo County Fire Department. Joey believed in living life to it's fullest, which meant doing the things he enjoyed most. For Joey, Red Lobster and Furr's Cafeteria were his favorite places to eat; he was an inventor and loved to experiment; he loved life and his family. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Gavina Perea; his step-father, David Stewart. He is survived by his loving mother, Christina Stewart; his caring grandmother, Dottie Gonzales of the family home; one sister, Casandra Stewart; two brothers, Joshua and Jacob Stewart. Also surviving are a special father, Clarence Parker; a very special uncle, Dan Lopez; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends. Joey will be greatly missed by his loving family and those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Visitations will be today, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary, located on the corner of 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Fr. James Moore as Celebrant. Memorial contributions, in Joey's name, may be made to the Children's Camp Enchantment Program, c/o American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or the Make a Wish Foundation of NM, 5301 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Funeral services are in the care and direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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