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Lopez -- Dorothy B. Lopez, longtime Santa Fe resident, died in Albuquerque on Friday February 5, 1999 following a long illness. Born on February, 8, 1920, in Guymon, OK, she was the daughter of Joe Brown and Bernice Sears Brown. Well known in legal circles, she worked as a secretary in the New Mexico Attorney General's office following graduation from Santa Fe High School and later as a court reporter in the First District Court of New Mexico. For many years she owned and operated Dorothy B. Lopez and Associates, a court reporting and secretarial service. After retiring from her own business, Mrs. Lopez worked for a Santa Fe law firm for several years. Survivors include her daughter, Robin Lopez of Louisville, CO; brothers, Joe Brown of Santa Fe and Alton Brown of Mesa, AZ and their families; two grandchildren, Adam and Erica Gerken. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Barton. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 in Mrs. Lopez's memory. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Mon February 08, 1999