Lydia Lopez, 92, a resident of Silver City, entered eternal rest Tues., Aug. 20, at Silver City Care Center. She was born July 3, 1921, in Santa Rita in Andres Walters and Margarita Quinonez.
She is survived by one son, Edmund (Gloria) Lopez of Silver City; two daughters: Dolores McEuen of Silver City and Margaret (Rudy) Salaiz of San Manuel; daughter-in-law, Alma Lopez of Silver City; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Tranquilino Lopez; one son, Andy Lopez; one daughter, Sylvia Hardin; three brothers: Ted, Albert and Edwardo Walters; and, three sisters: Tillie Munoz, Jenny and Margaret Ramos.
Viewing was Mon., Aug. 26, from 4 pm – 6 pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the Vigil Service and Holy Rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin, following at 6 pm. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated Tues., Aug. 27 at 10 am at our Lady of Fatima Church in Bayard with Father Paulus Kao officiating. Concluding the service, interment followed at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Adrian, Isaac, Paul and Chris Lopez, Gabriel Aguilar and Jonathan Gantz. Honorary pallbearers were the rest of the grandchildren.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. “Trusted care for the ones you love.” Phone 537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.