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Benjamin Jarome Lopaz

1934 - 2021

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

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Grand Junction, Colorado

Benjamin Lopaz Obituary

Benjamin Jarome Lopaz

January 21, 1934 - January 31, 2021

Jerry passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, in the VA Hospital in Grand Junction, CO.

He is survived by children, Robin Taylor, Rory Lopaz, and Malcom Lopaz; grandchildren, Matthew Pemberton, and Jackie Lopaz; brothers, Donny Lopez, Ed Lopez, and Richard Lopez, and sister, Gloria Byerrum.

Jerry was a long-time resident of New Castle where he dedicated his life to helping others. He was an Air Force Veteran who prided himself with Public Service. He helped start the Volunteer Ambulance service and served on the Volunteer Fire Department in New Castle, all while being a Foster parent of 63 children.

Jerry owned two full-service gas stations and worked in construction before going to Mid-Continent Coal Mine. He retired as a Garfield County Deputy Sheriff. Jerry would never turn his back to someone in need. This value was instilled in everyone he helped including the inmates in the County jail.

Jerry cherished his family, his brothers and sisters and his parents. He loved prospecting for gold and would often times turn to fishing when the gold wasn't there. Campfire stories were always a highlight on any hunting trip.

The Lopaz family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone at the Veteran's Hospital who did an amazing job in Jerry's fight. Jerry turned 87 years old while in the VA Hospital. The staff made him a cake with ice cream which he greatly appreciated.

For those that knew and loved Jerry, he will be missed.

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

Published by The Daily Sentinel on Feb. 21, 2021.

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Eileen

February 26, 2021

Our condolences to you, Roy, and the rest of your family. He sure was a good man!
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