He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia M. Lopez of the family home; one son, Raymond Lopez of Hurley; two daughters, Audrey Chavez and husband Alfred of Bayard; Christy Gunter and husband John of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, Janice, Joshua, Bianca, Kasandra, Karisa, John Jr., Omar, Carlos, and Asiah; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Andres Martinez of Las Cruces; Johnny Lopez of Bayard; two sisters, Ana Guerrero and husband Gilbert of Bayard; Imelda Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; also surviving his are numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jimmy Lopez Jr., and a brother, Albino Lopez.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.