George T. Lopez, 77, A former resident of Hurley, NM now of Tucson, AZ entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 5, 1943 in Santa Clara, NM to Leonor (Telles) and Juan C. Lopez.
George was very active in politics and served on the Council Board in Hurley. He was also President of the Union Local 890 and retired from Phelps Dodge after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping in the White Mountains, watching boxing, poker and most of all his grandchildren. George will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by one son, Lawrence P. Lopez and wife Anna of Tucson, AZ; one daughter Virginia “Gina” Torres and husband Joseph “Manuel” Torres of Tucson, AZ; Five grandchildren Jennifer Neely (John); Alyssa Torres; Lawrence Lopez Jr.; Megan Ayala (Victor); Adam “Buddy” Lopez, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death his wife Gloria P. Lopez; his parents, six sisters; Sally Lucero, Antonia “Toni” Chapin, Tommie Barela, Terri Lopez, Luisa Lopez, and Fita Lopez. Four brothers; Johnny Lopez, Joe Lopez, Richard Lopez, and Arnold “Nayo” Lopez. One great granddaughter Acelyn Nevaeh Torres.
The holy rosary will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Friday, May 28th at 2pm with Deacon David Castañon reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 3pm at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Concluding service and inurnment will be at Memory Lane Cemetery where he will be laid to rest by his wife Gloria. Honorary Pallbearers; Adam “Buddy” Lopez, Michael Peru; Johnathan Neely; Lawrence Lopez Jr., Victor Ayala, and Tino J. Quintana.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
George was very active in politics and served on the Council Board in Hurley. He was also President of the Union Local 890 and retired from Phelps Dodge after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping in the White Mountains, watching boxing, poker and most of all his grandchildren. George will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by one son, Lawrence P. Lopez and wife Anna of Tucson, AZ; one daughter Virginia “Gina” Torres and husband Joseph “Manuel” Torres of Tucson, AZ; Five grandchildren Jennifer Neely (John); Alyssa Torres; Lawrence Lopez Jr.; Megan Ayala (Victor); Adam “Buddy” Lopez, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death his wife Gloria P. Lopez; his parents, six sisters; Sally Lucero, Antonia “Toni” Chapin, Tommie Barela, Terri Lopez, Luisa Lopez, and Fita Lopez. Four brothers; Johnny Lopez, Joe Lopez, Richard Lopez, and Arnold “Nayo” Lopez. One great granddaughter Acelyn Nevaeh Torres.
The holy rosary will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Friday, May 28th at 2pm with Deacon David Castañon reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 3pm at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Concluding service and inurnment will be at Memory Lane Cemetery where he will be laid to rest by his wife Gloria. Honorary Pallbearers; Adam “Buddy” Lopez, Michael Peru; Johnathan Neely; Lawrence Lopez Jr., Victor Ayala, and Tino J. Quintana.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
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