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Obituary for LOPEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday January 17, 2014

LOPEZ, GILBERT ARTHUR Age 64, a resident of Albuquerque and a former resident of Denver, CO, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014. He is survived by his children, Robert "Bobby" Lopez, Angel Lunt, Bernadette Biehle, Josh Lopez, Yvette Lopez, Joseph Nestor, and Margaret Rodgers; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; mother, Rose Lopez; sisters, Irene Torrez and husband, Lawrence, Marie Garcia and husband, Randy, Lorraine Griner and husband, Andy, Renee Aguilar and husband, Patrick, and Barbara Chavez; brother, Thomas Steve Lopez and wife, Inez; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Lopez was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Marie Lopez; father, Crecencio Lopez Jr.; brothers, Christopher, John, Ernie, Mike, Rick, and Frank Lopez. Gilbert served in the US Marine Corps. He was a jack of all trades. He loved to play bingo with his children and enjoyed going to the casinos. Mr. Lopez enjoyed riding his Harley. He was a drummer in his father's band, Los Conjuntos Estrellas. A rosary will be recited Friday, January 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 North Plaza NW. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit prior to the rosary. Please visit our online guest book for Gilbert at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333