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Arturo Lopez Obituary
Dr. Lopez was an accomplished dentist for over 45 years in the RGV. A devout Christian who helped pioneer various missional initiatives, Arturo was loved and cherished by many. His legacy continues in the lives of those who remain.
He is survived by his loving wife, Zonia Riffel-Lopez; children, Arturo Jr, wife Heidi, Sebastian, wife Chantal, and Carolina; grandchildren, Katia and Kiara; sister, Mirna Lopez; nephews, Oscar and Anthony Acosta; and 6 beautiful dogs.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 3rd at Collegedale Memorial Park Cemetery (4939 College Dr. E. Collegedale, TN 37363). The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/zonialpz.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 9th at Central del Valle SDA Church (6901 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78504). The family will receive friends an hour prior and an hour following the service. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed at www.youtube.com/user/mcallenadventista.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to MonteMorelos University Dental School at www.desarrollo.um.edu.nx/donar; South Texas Christian Academy at www.stca.ws/dr-lopez; or Iglesia Adventista de la Comunidad Chattanooga at www.gofundme.com/f/buy-a-chair-and-one-for-another.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.
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