Obituary of Joe R. Lopez

On Monday May 2, 2022 Joe R Lopez devoted husband and loving father passed away peacefully at home at the age of 67 surrounded by loved ones.

 Joe was born October 9, 1954 in Espanola, NM to Jesse & Ernestina Lopez. 

 In 1975 he met Alexandria Lopez @ the A &W and knew he had to make her his wife.  Several months later, February 28th 1976 they were married.  Together they had one daughter Erica Lopez.

Joe chose a 36 year career as a certified auto mechanic and trainer with Quality Pontiac.  He had several passions all which he pursued with enthusiastic vigor.  Camping, hunting, fishing, fast pitch, bowling, and his love of classic rock. He also took great pride in being an American and being informed.  Joe had an insatiable hunger for continuously learning about history, conspiracy theories, ancient Egyptians, Mayans…………you name it he was enthralled by it!

Joe had a kind and compassionate heart.  His smile could light up a room and his humor would wrap you up in laughter.

Joe is preceded in death by his father Jessie, mother Ernestina, and sister Pauline.  

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Alexandria and daughter Erica.

His brother Robert (Priscilla), Brother Leonard (Thuy), Sister Helen, Brother Fabian, Brother Jesse, Brother Alex (Leticia) Brother John (Lauralee)

Sister in Law Maxine Espinoza (Alonzo) Sister in Law Diana Martinez-Cantu (Santiago) Niece Stephanie Castillo (Tommy Castillo) and several nieces and nephews.

Please send all Flowers to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church