Johnny C Lopez Sr

Johnny C. Lopez Sr. passed away on May 18, 2016 at his residence in Grants, New Mexico. He was 68. Johnny was born in Del Agua, Colorado.
Mr. Lopez was a lifelong resident of Gallup and Milan, New Mexico. He served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. He was a former Police Officer and also worked for the Anaconda Mine Company, but will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather that treasured their camping and fishing trips. He was loved and will be missed.
He is survived by his children; Johnny D. Lopez, Anthony G. Lopez and his companion Melanie Lester, Elisia M. Pena and her husband Joseph. The mother of his children; Pat Lopez. Thirteen grandchildren; Johnny Erich, Kiana Marie, Bryanna Faith, Seth Daniel, DeSheila, Richard, Alex, Eric, Dameon, Ariana, Kenneth, Timothy, and Veronica. Four Great-grandchildren; Adrianne, Ganessah, Serenity, and "on the way" Nicholes. One brother; Tony Lopez and his wife Myong along with their family. Two sisters; Mary Helen Lopez and her family. Linda Lopez and her family. Along with numerous other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Johnny Montano, Cruza and Dan P. Lopez.
On Friday May 27, 2016 at St. Vivian Catholic Church, in Milan, New Mexico, A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM then at 11:00 AM a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Robert Mathieu. Inurnment will follow at Grants Memorial Park with VFW Post #3221 providing military honors.
Honorary Pallbearers include; All of his grandchildren.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.