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Lopez -- Bernardino"Benny""Iron Man" Lopez, age 94, was born in"Atrisco" Albuquerque, NM. He passed away peacefully, December 17, 2002, at home with his family at his side, under the wonderful and compassionate care of Presbyterian Hospice. Benny married Amada Turrieta in 1940 and they resided in Five Points and Peralta, New Mexico. He worked and retired from the Santa Fe/Topeka Railroad, after 30 years of service, and continually farmed in Peralta. Benny and was a longtime member of St. Annes Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Albert Anthony Lopez and is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Amada of the family home; three sons, Frank Lopez of Albuquerque, David Lopez of Fresno, CA., and Billy D. Lopez of Albuquerque; two daughters, Mary Alice Lopez, and Dorinda Lopez-Espinoza and husband, Rick all of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Michael, Richard, Lisa, Gabriela, and Adriana; two great-grandchildren, Deja and Richard Andres; numerous other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A viewing will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW., on Friday, December 20, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services will be held at St. Annes Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2002. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2002 with burial following at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard C. Espinoza, Michael Quinones, Rick Espinoza, Joe Madrid, Alfred Sanchez and Bobby Lopez. Benny was the last of his generation, but an inspiration to future generations. He would have liked everyone to remember, �Be good to people and be nice to the world. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Thu December 19, 2002