With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jose Lopez of Rocky Ford, Colorado, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, who passed away on April 17, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jose Lopez to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Geranimo "Jerry" R. Lopez and Tillie Gonzalez Lopez; his siblings, Arturo "Archie", Ernesto "Ernie" Lopez and Jane Lopez Chaparro; his in-laws, Ralph and Amy DeHerrera; his grandson Brandon C. Lopez; and his daughter-in-law Jacqueline Lopez Lovato.

He is survived by : his wife Erlinda Lopez; his children, Lonnie Lopez (Peggy Benavidez), Tracey Lucero (Joe) and Nicholas Lopez (Suzie Smith); his grandchildren, Carlos Lopez (Meghan), Isaiah Lucero (Amber), Chris Sanchez, Dillon, Derrick, Danielle Lucero, Whitney Barner (Zack) and Cynthia Lopez; his great grandchildren, Elijah Lucero-Medina, Emmanuel Lopez, Keaghan, Kensey Chesser, Zoey, Liam, Brock Barner, Sophia, Macie Fuller, Nash, Cruz Lopez, Caleb, Justus Sanchez and Evalina Lucero; his siblings, Helen Martinez (Domingo) of Lakewood, Marilyn Zarate (Dan) of Denver, Robert Lopez of Golden, MaryAnn Rangel (Fabian) of Thronton and Eugene Lopez (Sally) of Denver; and his neighbor Steve Vigil. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home (305 N 8th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067). A rosary was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Peter's Catholic Church (1209 Swink Ave, Rocky Ford, CO 81067). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bellwood Ustick Funeral Home