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Lopez -- Mr. Blas A. Lopez, born 25 May 1911 in Las Vegas, NM, died 10 July 1999 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 88. A graduate of Highlands University, he had an active career in education. He was a teacher in the public schools in Las Vegas, a Spanish language instructor at Highlands University and served as principal of various schools in Las Vegas, Wagon Mound and Zuni, NM. He was the county school superintendent for rural schools in San Miguel County from 1956 to 1967. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice V. Lopez of Rio Rancho; a son, Bernard B. Lopez of Tesuque; a daughter, Marie J. Lopez of Sacramento, CA; a sister, Mary Ella Buckland of Los Alamos; and grandchildren, Raquel Lopez, Antonio Lopez, Nicola Lopez and Clea Lopez. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Lopez will be held on Wednesday time and place to be announced. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Tuesday time and place to be announced. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sun July 11, 1999