Joseph F.F. Lopez, age 68 of Espanola, NM. died on Sunday July 5, 2009 in Espanola. He retired as an appraiser with The New Mexico State Highway Department after 35 years of service. He enjoyed tending to his garden and his friendships and culture of the Espanola area. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Maria Rita Guttierez. He is survived by his two daughters: Angelica Frias and husband Lalo of Santa Rosa, Alicia kotiar and husband Nelson of Santa Rosa, and son Joseph F. Lopez, II and wife Amanda of Santa Rosa, grandchildren: Alexandrea, Natasha, Andrea, Anna, Adelina, Anisha, Anamika, Nenson, Ashwarya, Adelina, Jarrod, and Larry, great grandchildren: Anelina, Alianna, and Haylee, as well as other relatives. There will be no public visitation held, there will be no services held in Espanola. A rosary will be recited on July 10, 2009 at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. in Santa Rosa. Rivera Family Funeral Home, Block-Salazar Mortuary branch in Espanola. (505) 753-2288, toll free (800) 443-4854
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