Myrtle Lopez

Myrtle "Kelly" Lopez, 88, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Kelly was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Matsqui, British Columbia, Canada, to parents Louis and Alice Julian. Kelly was more than a homemaker, she was a Make People Feel Good Specialist, a Technician of Molding Good-Hearted People, Senior Officer of Listening Patiently, Architect of Subtle Acts of Kindness, Engineer of Unconditional Acceptance, and Supervisor of Thoughtful Gift Giving. She was well-known for her excellent cooking and calm nature and will be missed by all who knew her. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Salvador Lopez, of the family home; three sons, Robin Lopez of Las Cruces, Ramon Luis Lopez of Lemon Grove, Calif., and Bernardo Membrere of Marysville, Wash.; four daughters, Florinda Perkins and husband, Gerald, of Everett, Wash., Georgia Rathbun and husband, Rick, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Marilyn Stevens of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Mable Romero of Seattle. Other survivors include two sisters, Margarita "Dee" Macpherson of Columbus, Ohio, and Anna Alex of Rosedale, British Columbia, as well as a special niece, Rebecca Berkson and family, Arthur, Mia and Lilah, of Las Cruces, and numerous other nieces and nephews. At her request, cremation will take place. A gathering of relatives and friends was held on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces 527-2222. For online condolences log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.