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Obituary for LOPEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 13, 2010

Erlinda M. Lopez, 71, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 11, 2010. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her children Ernest Martinez, Daniel Martinez and wife, Henrietta, John Anthony Lopez and fiance Lisa Anaya, JoAnna Lopez, Julian James Lopez and Joseph Martinez and fiance Amanda Moya; her sisters, Helen Rivera and Ramon Montoya, Angie Abeyta, and Mary Jane Easterley and husband, Dan Temest; her brothers, Michael Montoya and wife, Emma, and Richard Montoya and wife, Marcy; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members. Mrs. Lopez is preceded in death by her brother, Henry Rael; the love of her life, John J. Lopez; her daughter, Irene Martinez; and mother, Antonia Montoya. Mrs. Lopez was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Rd. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Friday, January 15, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., at the Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Edmund Savilla, presider. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her six children. Honorary pallbearers will be Carlos Villareal, Leroy Abeyta, and Andelo De Herrera. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com