Carolina "Carrie", a lifelong resident of El Llano, passed away surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her sons: Leroy Herman Lopez & Jimmy Ramon Lopez; her parents Celestino and Refugito Espinoza; great-granddaughter Genevieve Lopez; in-laws Emedardo and Sofia Lopez; siblings: Dan Espinoza, Erlinda Perez, Amy Archuleta, Antonio Espinoza, Clara Martinez; and brothers-in-law: Michael Salazar, Reyes Archuleta, and Arturo Perez.
Carrie was survived by her husband of 57 years, Horacio A. Lopez of El Llano; children: David Lopez Sr. (companion Diane Martinez), Ruth Lopez, Jackie Martinez (husband Russell Martinez), Valerie Trujillo (companion Howard Gurule), Peggy Lopez (companion Shane Casias), Tracy Lujan (husband James Lujan), all of Española; grandchildren: Ruby Baca (Hilario) of San Antonio, Texas, Leroy Martinez (Monica), of Española, Ashley Vigil (Chris), and Kendall Lujan (Rafael) of Albuquerque, Dillon Trujillo of San Francisco, California, Lekieshia Martin (Juan) and Joseph Norris of Alcalde, Amber Sky, James J, & Javin Lujan, David Lopez Jr., Emmanuel & Lee Gallegos Jr., all of Española; great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Vigil, Noah Vigil, Jayden Espinoza, Amorette Vigil, Kenneth Vigil, Antonio Martin-DeVargas, Alicia Muñoz; sister Carmen Gallegos (husband Archie) of Rio Rancho; brother Harold Espinoza (wife Corine) of El Llano; brother-in-law Fred "Lico" Lopez; sisters-in-law: Delfina Salazar, Sylvia Martinez (Nestor), LaLa Trujillo (Juan), Aurelia Fernandez (Juan), Edna Espinoza, Andrellita Espinoza; goddaughter Carol Lemaster (Larry) of Taylor Ranch; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Carrie had many loves. She had the most amazing voice and loved to sing at church and wake services. Carrie was a devout Catholic and was very strong in her faith. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for everyone. Every evening you could find Carrie glued to her TV watching her favorite novelas. Carrie’s other favorite passtime was going to play bingo with her partner in crime, Maggie, or going to play slots with her husband Horacio. Carrie was always with a smile on her face, telling jokes and making everyone around feel lots of joy. Carrie’s greatest love was her family. She was always so proud of her family, showing off pictures anytime she saw a friend or made a new one. She was the most caring, big hearted, giving woman; always putting everyone before herself. She opened her home to everyone and never treated anyone poorly.
Public visitation and wake service were on 9 Nov 2015 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of Christian burial was on 10 Nov 2015 at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers: Leroy Martinez, Dillon Trujillo, James J. Lujan, Joseph Norris, David Lopez Jr, Javin Lujan, James B. Lujan, Chris Muñoz, and Emmanuel Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers: Ruby, Ashley, Lekiesha, Kendall, Amber Sky, Gabrielle, Noah, Jayden, Amorette, Kenneth, Antonio, Alicia Lee, Shane, Russell, Howard, and Diane.
Carrie was survived by her husband of 57 years, Horacio A. Lopez of El Llano; children: David Lopez Sr. (companion Diane Martinez), Ruth Lopez, Jackie Martinez (husband Russell Martinez), Valerie Trujillo (companion Howard Gurule), Peggy Lopez (companion Shane Casias), Tracy Lujan (husband James Lujan), all of Española; grandchildren: Ruby Baca (Hilario) of San Antonio, Texas, Leroy Martinez (Monica), of Española, Ashley Vigil (Chris), and Kendall Lujan (Rafael) of Albuquerque, Dillon Trujillo of San Francisco, California, Lekieshia Martin (Juan) and Joseph Norris of Alcalde, Amber Sky, James J, & Javin Lujan, David Lopez Jr., Emmanuel & Lee Gallegos Jr., all of Española; great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Vigil, Noah Vigil, Jayden Espinoza, Amorette Vigil, Kenneth Vigil, Antonio Martin-DeVargas, Alicia Muñoz; sister Carmen Gallegos (husband Archie) of Rio Rancho; brother Harold Espinoza (wife Corine) of El Llano; brother-in-law Fred "Lico" Lopez; sisters-in-law: Delfina Salazar, Sylvia Martinez (Nestor), LaLa Trujillo (Juan), Aurelia Fernandez (Juan), Edna Espinoza, Andrellita Espinoza; goddaughter Carol Lemaster (Larry) of Taylor Ranch; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Carrie had many loves. She had the most amazing voice and loved to sing at church and wake services. Carrie was a devout Catholic and was very strong in her faith. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for everyone. Every evening you could find Carrie glued to her TV watching her favorite novelas. Carrie’s other favorite passtime was going to play bingo with her partner in crime, Maggie, or going to play slots with her husband Horacio. Carrie was always with a smile on her face, telling jokes and making everyone around feel lots of joy. Carrie’s greatest love was her family. She was always so proud of her family, showing off pictures anytime she saw a friend or made a new one. She was the most caring, big hearted, giving woman; always putting everyone before herself. She opened her home to everyone and never treated anyone poorly.
Public visitation and wake service were on 9 Nov 2015 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of Christian burial was on 10 Nov 2015 at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers: Leroy Martinez, Dillon Trujillo, James J. Lujan, Joseph Norris, David Lopez Jr, Javin Lujan, James B. Lujan, Chris Muñoz, and Emmanuel Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers: Ruby, Ashley, Lekiesha, Kendall, Amber Sky, Gabrielle, Noah, Jayden, Amorette, Kenneth, Antonio, Alicia Lee, Shane, Russell, Howard, and Diane.
Carolina "Carrie", a lifelong resident of El Llano, passed away surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her sons: Leroy Herman Lopez & Jimmy Ramon Lopez; her parents Celestino and Refugito Espinoza; great-granddaughter Genevieve Lopez; in-laws Emedardo and Sofia Lopez; siblings: Dan Espinoza, Erlinda Perez, Amy Archuleta, Antonio Espinoza, Clara Martinez; and brothers-in-law: Michael Salazar, Reyes Archuleta, and Arturo Perez.
Carrie was survived by her husband of 57 years, Horacio A. Lopez of El Llano; children: David Lopez Sr. (companion Diane Martinez), Ruth Lopez, Jackie Martinez (husband Russell Martinez), Valerie Trujillo (companion Howard Gurule), Peggy Lopez (companion Shane Casias), Tracy Lujan (husband James Lujan), all of Española; grandchildren: Ruby Baca (Hilario) of San Antonio, Texas, Leroy Martinez (Monica), of Española, Ashley Vigil (Chris), and Kendall Lujan (Rafael) of Albuquerque, Dillon Trujillo of San Francisco, California, Lekieshia Martin (Juan) and Joseph Norris of Alcalde, Amber Sky, James J, & Javin Lujan, David Lopez Jr., Emmanuel & Lee Gallegos Jr., all of Española; great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Vigil, Noah Vigil, Jayden Espinoza, Amorette Vigil, Kenneth Vigil, Antonio Martin-DeVargas, Alicia Muñoz; sister Carmen Gallegos (husband Archie) of Rio Rancho; brother Harold Espinoza (wife Corine) of El Llano; brother-in-law Fred "Lico" Lopez; sisters-in-law: Delfina Salazar, Sylvia Martinez (Nestor), LaLa Trujillo (Juan), Aurelia Fernandez (Juan), Edna Espinoza, Andrellita Espinoza; goddaughter Carol Lemaster (Larry) of Taylor Ranch; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Carrie had many loves. She had the most amazing voice and loved to sing at church and wake services. Carrie was a devout Catholic and was very strong in her faith. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for everyone. Every evening you could find Carrie glued to her TV watching her favorite novelas. Carrie’s other favorite passtime was going to play bingo with her partner in crime, Maggie, or going to play slots with her husband Horacio. Carrie was always with a smile on her face, telling jokes and making everyone around feel lots of joy. Carrie’s greatest love was her family. She was always so proud of her family, showing off pictures anytime she saw a friend or made a new one. She was the most caring, big hearted, giving woman; always putting everyone before herself. She opened her home to everyone and never treated anyone poorly.
Public visitation and wake service were on 9 Nov 2015 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of Christian burial was on 10 Nov 2015 at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers: Leroy Martinez, Dillon Trujillo, James J. Lujan, Joseph Norris, David Lopez Jr, Javin Lujan, James B. Lujan, Chris Muñoz, and Emmanuel Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers: Ruby, Ashley, Lekiesha, Kendall, Amber Sky, Gabrielle, Noah, Jayden, Amorette, Kenneth, Antonio, Alicia Lee, Shane, Russell, Howard, and Diane.
Carrie was survived by her husband of 57 years, Horacio A. Lopez of El Llano; children: David Lopez Sr. (companion Diane Martinez), Ruth Lopez, Jackie Martinez (husband Russell Martinez), Valerie Trujillo (companion Howard Gurule), Peggy Lopez (companion Shane Casias), Tracy Lujan (husband James Lujan), all of Española; grandchildren: Ruby Baca (Hilario) of San Antonio, Texas, Leroy Martinez (Monica), of Española, Ashley Vigil (Chris), and Kendall Lujan (Rafael) of Albuquerque, Dillon Trujillo of San Francisco, California, Lekieshia Martin (Juan) and Joseph Norris of Alcalde, Amber Sky, James J, & Javin Lujan, David Lopez Jr., Emmanuel & Lee Gallegos Jr., all of Española; great-grandchildren: Gabrielle Vigil, Noah Vigil, Jayden Espinoza, Amorette Vigil, Kenneth Vigil, Antonio Martin-DeVargas, Alicia Muñoz; sister Carmen Gallegos (husband Archie) of Rio Rancho; brother Harold Espinoza (wife Corine) of El Llano; brother-in-law Fred "Lico" Lopez; sisters-in-law: Delfina Salazar, Sylvia Martinez (Nestor), LaLa Trujillo (Juan), Aurelia Fernandez (Juan), Edna Espinoza, Andrellita Espinoza; goddaughter Carol Lemaster (Larry) of Taylor Ranch; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Carrie had many loves. She had the most amazing voice and loved to sing at church and wake services. Carrie was a devout Catholic and was very strong in her faith. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for everyone. Every evening you could find Carrie glued to her TV watching her favorite novelas. Carrie’s other favorite passtime was going to play bingo with her partner in crime, Maggie, or going to play slots with her husband Horacio. Carrie was always with a smile on her face, telling jokes and making everyone around feel lots of joy. Carrie’s greatest love was her family. She was always so proud of her family, showing off pictures anytime she saw a friend or made a new one. She was the most caring, big hearted, giving woman; always putting everyone before herself. She opened her home to everyone and never treated anyone poorly.
Public visitation and wake service were on 9 Nov 2015 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of Christian burial was on 10 Nov 2015 at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers: Leroy Martinez, Dillon Trujillo, James J. Lujan, Joseph Norris, David Lopez Jr, Javin Lujan, James B. Lujan, Chris Muñoz, and Emmanuel Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers: Ruby, Ashley, Lekiesha, Kendall, Amber Sky, Gabrielle, Noah, Jayden, Amorette, Kenneth, Antonio, Alicia Lee, Shane, Russell, Howard, and Diane.
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