Luis "Louie" Lopez

1942 - 2021

Luis "Louie" Lopez

El Paso - First Sergeant Luis Lopez Sr, U.S. Army Reserves retired, born on 27 August 1942, was called to heaven on 23 January 2021 at the young age of 78. Born to the late Primitivo and Josefina H. Lopez. Louie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Louie is survived by the love of his life, Carmen Lopez, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on 20 December 2020; and by their three children, Dennise Granados (Omar), Belinda Lopez, and Louie Lopez. He is also survived by grandchildren Allyson Granados (Albert Lujan), Omar Granados II, and Gabriel Munoz; great-grandchildren Malakai and Avalene; and predeceased by his infant great-granddaughter Evangelina.

He was a proud and beloved brother to Kiki, Tellie, Kiko, Neto, Concha, Lencho, and predeceased by his eldest sister Fina. Louie was also uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Louie is a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was raised in Segundo Barrio and is a 1961 graduate of Bowie High School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 22 years, rising to the rank of First Sergeant before retiring. While serving in the reserves, Louie attended University of Texas at El Paso where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 1979. He then began his career with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation from which he retired after 20 years.

Louie was also active in the community. He volunteered with the Special Olympics for years. He was a devoted and faithful servant at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church where he served as a communion minister. He also had the privilege to serve under Congressman Sylvester Reyes when the Congressman appointed Louie to the position of Veteran's Caseworker. In this position Louie worked tirelessly advocating for and assisting our Veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

Louie had earned the prestigious silver wings of a paratrooper during his 22-year career in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Special Forces Association Chapter IX Isaac Camacho Chapter of El Paso and a member of Benavidez Patterson All Airborne Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association. Louie was also a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus (Council11613) where he earned the rank of fourth degree Knight. Louie will be greatly missed by his entire family and all who knew him.

Visitation: Tuesday, 2 February 2021 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm with Rosary at 4:00pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Wednesday, 3 February 2021 at 11:30am at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. Interment with Army Military Honors to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.