Edwardo S. Lopez

Lopez, Edwardo S. (Eddie)

1931 - 2015



Edwardo S. (Eddie) Lopez, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cecilia Lopez; his daughters Elizabeth Gallegos and his son-in-law Ernest, Roxanne Sanchez (John); grandchildren Brandy Lowe (James), Tony Lopez (Alberto), Melissa Villalobos, Donald Villalobos (Vanessa), Amanda Sanchez and Angie Sanchez; his great-grandchildren Maria Payan, Nicole Campos and Xavier Salazar. He is also survived by his sisters Margaret Chavez, Josephine Chavez (Manuel), and Bea Lovato (Mel), and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son Jerry Edward Lopez; brothers Filo and John Lopez; and his sister Terrie Dezlan.

Eddie was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed at Greyhound for 44 years. After his retirement he began a second career at the Pajarito Cemetery from 1996 until May 20th, as the President, a job he took great pride in. Eddie was a man of many talents-no task was ever too difficult. His heart was big, and he never let anyone down, always ready to lend a hand.

All services for Eddie will take place at Ascension Parish, 2150 Raymac Rd SW beginning with a Viewing on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 6:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited by Deacon Leon Jones at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Edmond Sevilla on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM, and burial with Military Honors will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Gallegos, Donald Villalobos, Luis Chavez, Sam Chavez Jr., Mark Prizzi, and Steven Prizzi. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mario Sandoval and Paul Chavez Sr.

Please visit Eddies online guest register at

www.riversidefunerals.com



Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, (505)764-9663.