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RAFAEL LOPEZ Obituary

RAFAEL A. LOPEZ MONTE ALTO - Rafael A. Lopez, passed away Monday, November 02, 2015 at Weslaco Nursing and Rehab in Weslaco, Texas. He was born in Aracabuz, Tamps, Mexico to Jose and Guadalupe Lopez. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 63 years Elida A. Lopez, son Rigoberto and 3 brothers Audelio, Joaquin and Edelmiro. He is survived by his 3 children Arnold (Anna), Silvia (Rudy) and Ralph, 5 grandchildren, Rudy III, Dalina, Aaron, Ralph III, Ivaan and 1 great grandson Arlo. Also surviving are 3 siblings Baudelio, Evangelina and Orlando Lopez. He worked as a carpenter, and worked for Delta Foods and Monte Alto ISD. His passion was to go to the Flea Market every weekend he also enjoyed doing woodwork. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 04, 2015 at The Chapel of the Angels at Guerra Funeral Home in Elsa. Funeral Mass will be held today, Thursday, November 05, 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Monte Alto, Texas at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow to Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Rudy Martinez Jr., Arnold Lopez, Ralph Lopez, Rudy Martinez III, Ralph Lopez III and Oscar Lopez. Arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Elsa. Sign the guestbook at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 5, 2015.

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My condolences to your family from the VILLANUEVA family . May God be with you during this hard times .

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Monte Alto, TX

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Highland Memorial Park

Weslaco, TX

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