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Joe A. Lopez

1934 - 2020

Joe A. Lopez obituary, 1934-2020, Albuquerque, NM

BORN

1934

DIED

2020

Joe Lopez Obituary

Joe A. Lopez



On January 17, 1934 in Los Ojitas, New Mexico, Joe A. Lopez was born a cowboy, but more importantly, a son and a brother. On May 25, 1955 he became a U.S. Navy sailor and proudly served our country. On September 1, 1956 he became a husband. On June 7, 1957 he became a father for the first time. On July 1, 1958 he became a law enforcement officer serving our citizens for 11 years. On January 5, 1977 he became a grandfather and on September 18, 2002 a great-grandfather. On March 17, 2020 he was called by our Lord and Savior and became an angel in Heaven. He was a proud dad and grandfather who would travel near and far never to miss a sporting or educational event. He was his children and grandchildren's biggest fan. Most importantly, Joe was a man of great faith with a deep love for Christ.

Joe never knew a stranger and was anxious to lend anyone a helping hand. He had the most generous heart. He smiled and laughed with his family even amidst his final most painful days.

He is proceeded in death by his son Larry Lopez, his parents Adolpho and Regina Lopez and three sisters, Rita Baca, Deluvina Lopez and Teá Pacheco.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 ½ years Rita Lopez, his daughter JoAnn Erikson (Jeff), his grandchildren, Andrea Quintana (Chris), Aaron Lopez (Roxanna), Eric Lopez, Janelle Suttner (Adam) and Cameron Erikson. He also leaves behind 8 great-grandchildren. He is survived by 2 brothers, Sam Lopez and Bonifacio Lopez and 2 sisters Celia Martinez and Lucy Gonzales.

Memorial services have not been confirmed, but a beautiful and well-deserved celebration of his life will take place as soon as possible.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal from Mar. 25 to Mar. 29, 2020.

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Norbert Moya

March 19, 2024

I still remember him very well May God Him

James Burke

March 27, 2020

My deepest condolence to Rita, JoAnn and the rest of Joe's family. My family always thought a lot of Joe going back to his days in Fort Sumner. He was one of those people who only come along very seldom and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

Norbert Archibeque

March 25, 2020

The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives.
Rob Liano

Rest in peace my dear Uncle. It was a privilege to have known you and an honor to be your nephew.

Norbert Moya

March 25, 2020

I knew Joe for about thirty years always nice to have a conversation. Always smiling really enjoyed the conversation God Bless You and Rita and Family. REST IN PEASE

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