Joseph James Lopez

Joseph James Lopez, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 31, 2024. Joseph was kind and caring and loved his family dearly. He was increasingly very proud of his young and growing son. He was close to his siblings, many nephews and aunts and uncles and his “Grandma Rachel.” Joseph had many friends whom he loved. Joseph will live on forever in our hearts as we will look toward the day when we meet again in an over-abundance of joy together with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife, Michelle Padilla; his precious son, Santiago Joseph Lopez; his loving mother, Dianne Lopez; his siblings Freddie D. Lopez and wife Debbie Lopez, June Lopez, Charmaine Lopez, Samuel Lopez and partner, Neri Palencia, and Daniel Lopez; and his beautiful grandmother, Rachel Armijo. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Lopez whom he cherished and missed, grandfathers, Leo Armijo and Joe Lopez and grandmother, Elenor Lopez. Visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church 562 Atrisco Dr. SW on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited by Janna Rael-Serna at 8:30 a.m. The Mass of The Resurrection will follow the Rosary at 9:00 a.m. and his burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd NE. Pallbearers: Freddie Lopez Jr., Samuel Lopez, Daniel Lopez, Freddie Lopez III, Dominic Lopez, Noah Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers: Santiago Lopez, Ashton Freddie Lopez Nguyen.