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LOPEZ -- VIOLA T. After a long struggle with heart disease, Viola left this life on Saturday, July 14, 2012 with her family and her children at her bedside. She was born 72 years ago in Rowe, New Mexico and spent the majority of her life living and working in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. She loved simple things, good food, music and winning at the casino. Viola was a beautiful and proud woman. She enjoyed being with her family and spoiling small animals. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry V. Lopez and her three children, Perry Lopez and his significant other, Lana Guillory of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mike Lopez and his wife, Grace and their son, Tim, and Loretta Lopez and her daughter, Laura Berman. She is also survived by her mother, Rosalia Tapia, 95 years old, and her six brothers and sisters, Tillie Leyba and her husband, Hilario, Billy Tapia, Ralph Tapia, Joe Tapia, Mary McKenna, Diane Gonzales and her husband, Pat. She was preceded in death by her father, Raphael Tapia, and her brothers, David, Eloy, Jerry, Rudy; her sister, Belina and her beloved grandson, Daniel Berman. At her request, there will not be a church service. A graveside ceremony will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Please visit our online guest book for Viola at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Wed August 01, 2012