Earl Lee Thomas Lopez Jr., 37, of Taos passed away on February 20, 2009. He is preceded in death by brother, Miguel Lopez and grandmother, Adelina Medina. He is survived by wife, Bernadette Lopez, parents, Earl and Mary Lopez, sisters, Candida Lopez (Kenny Herrera), Alisha Lopez (Randy Herrera), brother, Jeremy Lopez (Amy Fresquez), brother in laws, Gabriel (Barbara), Peter and Freddie Martinez, nieces and nephews, Calista Chacon, Peter Martinez Jr., Chelsea Herrera, Natasha Valdez, Jason Valdez, goddaughter, Monique Mary Rodarte Martinez and other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on February 23, 2009 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass was held on February 24, 2009 at San Antonio de Padua Church in Penasco with interment following at the Chamisal Cemetery.