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LOPEZ -- Emilio "Papa" Lopez, Jr., 79, a lifetime resident of Corrales, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005. Emilio was born April 30, (1925) the son of Emilio and Josefa Leyba Lopez, Sr. in Corrales, New Mexico. He had been an Assistant Fire Chief at the Kirtland Air Force Base before he retired. He was a member of the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales; member of the American Legion, Post 69 in Alameda. After retiring, Emilio "Papa" continued with his love of farming at his Corrales home. He is remembered for his wonderful sense of humor; his kindness to others; his generosity and his love for traditions. "Papa" is survived by his wife of nearly (48) years, Priscilla; three children, Emilio Lopez, III and Dannette Garcia of Corrales, and Dannette's daughter, Mi Cielo, Veronica Lopez and Renee Lopez both of Corrales; seven brothers and sisters, Theresa Borunda, Florence Vasquez, (Reymunda) Lopez, Aurora Martinez, Jesus Lopez, Geronimita Baca, and Margie Lujan. The Rosary will be recited on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at 6:00 PM at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales. Reciting will be Charles Aguilar. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales with Fr. Clarence Galli as the celebrant. Interment will be in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Patrick Baca, Kevin Garcia, Andre Sanchez, Joseph Lopez, Phil Froduge, and Carlos Gurule. In Lieu of flowers, it has been suggested that memorial contributions be made in Emilio's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Mon March 07, 2005