Arsenio "Archie" Lopez (1922 - 2015)
Arsenio "Archie" Lopez, 92, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Aztec. He was born March 17, 1922, to Francisco and Marcelina Lopez, in Corona, N.M.
Archie attended school in Corona. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, serving in World War II. He received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, the Combat Infantry badge, and various badges for marksmanship.
Upon his return, Archie worked in construction for his entire life. He also served as a trustee at Bible Baptist Church, and was Past Commander of The American Legion Post No. 9.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Patrick C. Lopez; and his sister, Mary Ponce de Leon.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve "Jenny"; sons, Richard A. Lopez and Daniel M. Lopez; daughters, Elizabeth L. Martinez and Mary Ann Tafoya; 27 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 10, at Cope Memorial Chapel, 405 S. Main Ave. in Aztec.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Bible Baptist Chruch 205 Newman Ave. in Aztec
Interment at Memory Gardens will follow immediately after the service.
Pallbearers are Davey M. Lopez, Matthew C. Martinez, Eric Tafoya, Brian Tafoya, Arsenio D. Lopez, Adam Woodward, Allen Hancock and Phillip Hancock.
Aresenio's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.
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Funeral Home
Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec
405 South Main Avenue Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9332
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Mar. 10, 2015
Arsenio "Archie" Lopez, 92, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Aztec. He was born March 17, 1922, to Francisco and Marcelina Lopez, in Corona, N.M.
Archie attended school in Corona. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, serving in World War II. He received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, the Combat Infantry badge, and various badges for marksmanship.
Upon his return, Archie worked in construction for his entire life. He also served as a trustee at Bible Baptist Church, and was Past Commander of The American Legion Post No. 9.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Patrick C. Lopez; and his sister, Mary Ponce de Leon.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve "Jenny"; sons, Richard A. Lopez and Daniel M. Lopez; daughters, Elizabeth L. Martinez and Mary Ann Tafoya; 27 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 10, at Cope Memorial Chapel, 405 S. Main Ave. in Aztec.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Bible Baptist Chruch 205 Newman Ave. in Aztec
Interment at Memory Gardens will follow immediately after the service.
Pallbearers are Davey M. Lopez, Matthew C. Martinez, Eric Tafoya, Brian Tafoya, Arsenio D. Lopez, Adam Woodward, Allen Hancock and Phillip Hancock.
Aresenio's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.
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Funeral Home
Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec
405 South Main Avenue Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9332
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Mar. 10, 2015
Arsenio "Archie" Lopez (1922 - 2015)
Arsenio "Archie" Lopez, 92, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Aztec. He was born March 17, 1922, to Francisco and Marcelina Lopez, in Corona, N.M.
Archie attended school in Corona. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, serving in World War II. He received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, the Combat Infantry badge, and various badges for marksmanship.
Upon his return, Archie worked in construction for his entire life. He also served as a trustee at Bible Baptist Church, and was Past Commander of The American Legion Post No. 9.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Patrick C. Lopez; and his sister, Mary Ponce de Leon.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve "Jenny"; sons, Richard A. Lopez and Daniel M. Lopez; daughters, Elizabeth L. Martinez and Mary Ann Tafoya; 27 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 10, at Cope Memorial Chapel, 405 S. Main Ave. in Aztec.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Bible Baptist Chruch 205 Newman Ave. in Aztec
Interment at Memory Gardens will follow immediately after the service.
Pallbearers are Davey M. Lopez, Matthew C. Martinez, Eric Tafoya, Brian Tafoya, Arsenio D. Lopez, Adam Woodward, Allen Hancock and Phillip Hancock.
Aresenio's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.
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Funeral Home
Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec
405 South Main Avenue Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9332
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Mar. 10, 2015
Arsenio "Archie" Lopez, 92, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Aztec. He was born March 17, 1922, to Francisco and Marcelina Lopez, in Corona, N.M.
Archie attended school in Corona. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, serving in World War II. He received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, the Combat Infantry badge, and various badges for marksmanship.
Upon his return, Archie worked in construction for his entire life. He also served as a trustee at Bible Baptist Church, and was Past Commander of The American Legion Post No. 9.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Patrick C. Lopez; and his sister, Mary Ponce de Leon.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve "Jenny"; sons, Richard A. Lopez and Daniel M. Lopez; daughters, Elizabeth L. Martinez and Mary Ann Tafoya; 27 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 10, at Cope Memorial Chapel, 405 S. Main Ave. in Aztec.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Bible Baptist Chruch 205 Newman Ave. in Aztec
Interment at Memory Gardens will follow immediately after the service.
Pallbearers are Davey M. Lopez, Matthew C. Martinez, Eric Tafoya, Brian Tafoya, Arsenio D. Lopez, Adam Woodward, Allen Hancock and Phillip Hancock.
Aresenio's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.
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Funeral Home
Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec
405 South Main Avenue Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9332
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Mar. 10, 2015
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