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Johnny
Lopez
April 6, 1947 – August 23, 2024
Johnny Lopez, 77, was called home on Friday, August 23, 2024 in Sanchez, NM. Born on April 6, 1947 to Gavino Lopez and Stella Martinez Lopez in Tucumcari, NM, Johnny graduated from Tucumcari High School and attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM.
A longtime cattle rancher, Johnny also worked for the City of Tucumcari where he retired as Superintendent of Streets. He was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy, NM where he served as Mayordomo for 2 years and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies included fishing, working in his garage, off roading, playing cards, camping and spending time with family.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Ricarda Frances Martinez Lopez of the family home; his children, Johnny (Angela) Lopez of Lubbock, TX, and Connie (Ricky) York of Clovis, NM. Sister, Linda Lopez of Tucumcari, NM, grandchildren, Sierra York, Michael Lopez (Adriana), Dakota York (Julie) and Ashley Lopez (Mateo), great grandchildren, Patrick, Alizae and Selena.
Rosary service will be recited on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 9:00am funeral mass will follow both services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy, NM with Father Agustin Henderson as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Martinez Family Cemetery in Sanchez, NM with the following serving as Pallbearers Johnny Lopez, Michael Lopez, Dakota York, Carlos Martinez, Alfred Martinez, Logan Martinez, Shawn Martinez and Mason Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky York, Ashley Lopez, Mateo Gonzales, Sierra York, Patrick, Alizae, Selena, Rebecca Roberts, Julie Gomez, Adriana Cueto, Alice Martinez and Stacie Martinez.
Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.
Please visit our online website www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the online register book.
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