Bennie J. Lopez age 87 of Raton, passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 in Raton.
He was born July 30, 1930 in Maxwell, NM, the son of Clodoveo and Socorro Salazar-Lopez. He was a life time Maxwell resident and retired from the Santa Fe Railroad as track supervisor after forty two years of service.
He is preceded in death by his wife Dolores and brothers Joe R. Lopez and Alfred M. Lopez . He is survived by brother Francisco Lopez of Los Angeles, CA. and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday July 17, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Tuesday July 18, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Maxwell recited by Deacon Thomas Alderette, Mass of the resurrection will follow at 10:30 with Father William Woytavich as the celebrant. Rite of Christian burial will be in the Maxwell Cemetery.
Services and celebration of love for Bennie J. Lopez are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
