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1955
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2021
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Dwight Lopez Obituary
Dwight G. Lopez died after fighting a lengthy battle with cancer on March 29, 2021 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born on September 8, 1955 in Rodarte, NM.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, Telesfor and Seferina Lopez; brother Bealquin Lopez. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sandra Lopez; son Daniel Lopez (Emily Lopez); daughter Kristal Lopez-Owona (Christian Owona) and soon-to-be granddaughter Azera Lopez-Owona.
Public visitation will begin on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations, Santa Fe with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco. Burial to follow at the family cemetery in Rodarte.
Rivera Family Funerals
and Cremations
417 East Rodeo Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 989-7032
riverafamilyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dwight Lopez
Manuel Garcia y Familia
March 31, 2025
May Dwight rest in peace and may his familia embrace the love of God , Our condolences.
Lori Garcia
April 8, 2021
God bless you Sandra and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Meryl and Doug Tasker
April 6, 2021
To Sandra and family,
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will always remember Dwight and Daniel planting the beautiful pinon in our back garden 23 years ago - it is still going strong.
We send our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Manuel Garcia
April 5, 2021
IM SADDENED TO HEAR OF DWIGHTS PASSING. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
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