Luis Lopez

Our beloved Tio Lou, born on August 25, 1919 in Smelter Town, TX, was peacefully called home and embraced by our Lord on August 9, 2010 while surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. He was a great patriot whose love for his country was beyond words. He was a US. Army Veteran and served in WWII. Tio toured in Africa and throughout Europe. Tio Lou was an example of American Patriotism. Most are fortunate to have one father. We were blessed to have had two. Our uncle served as our second father throughout our lives. He was a civil servant until his retirement. He is survived by his sister Enriqueta L. Alva and brothers, Arturo Lopez Varela Jr. and Guillermo Lopez. His nephew, Rodolfo Alva Jr. (wife Raquel) and nieces Corina Martinez, Yolanda Alva Corella and Irma Alva Delfin. Those who considered him a grandfather , Ezekiel Zenon and Elise Jaqueline Alva, Benjamin and Vicente Martinez, Carlos Julian, Gabriel Antonio and Victoria Inez Corella, Lennie Delfin Alonzo and Rafael Andres Delfin, Santiago Alonzo, Joaquin and Reyna Martínez. Pallbearers are Rodolfo Alva Jr., Benjamin Martinez, Vicente Martinez, Carlos Julian Corella, Gabriel Antonio Corrella and Rafael Andres Delfin. Honorary Pallbearers, Jesus Martinez, Rafael Delfin, Arturo Lopez Varela Jr., and Rick Alonzo. We are extending our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Odyssey Hospice (Liz, Frank, Lourdes, Betty and Erica) Encompass Homehealth (Dolores, Marissa and Raul) and Alexandria for the loving care in his final days. The memories we have of Tio and his love for dancing will always be embedded in our hearts. Visitation will be held 5pm to 9pm Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central with a 7:00pm vigil. Funeral Mass will be held 12:30 pm Friday, August 13, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central 3839 Montana Ave. El Paso, Texas 79903 (915) 566-3955

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