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Richard Dickie Lopez

Richard Dickie Lopez of Bernalillo, New Mexico. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at the age of 85.

Richard is survived by his wife Ruth Lopez, children Mark Lopez, Josette Lopez, Leeann Archuleta (Joel), Antoinette Garcia, and Erica Lopez and 16 Grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Richard is preceded in death by his daughter Donna Mirabal, great-granddaughter Zoey Jade Cordova and son in law Joey Garcia.

As per Richard's request, no services will be held.

The family would like to thank all family and friends for reaching out at this difficult time.

A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Lovelace Medical Center Downtown.

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

Published by Albuquerque Journal on May 18, 2025.

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Mark

July 18, 2025

I love you dad, thank you for everything you did for me and what you taught me. You always made her her day each and every time you visited, driving over then walking over when you were unable to drive anymore, I'll miss you more then you'll ever know.. Rest in peace dad, you deserve it..

Kiki

May 16, 2025

To Ruth and Family. My condolences and prayers are with you all. May Dickie RIP. Kiki Aragon Munera

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