Nicanor Lopez Obituary

Description: Nicanor Lopez Obituary...Our Heartfelt Condolences To His Loved Ones...


Published: 12/01/2021
Byline: Hart

Nicanor Lopez

March 29, 1922 - November 24, 2021

 

Obituary

Nicanor Lopez, 99, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, November 24th, at Fowler Health Care Center, Fowler.

Nicanor was born in Ajo Sarco, New Mexico on March 29, 1922, a son of the late Aguida (Levya) and Fidel Lopez. Nic was the oldest of 6 sisters and 3 brothers.

At the age of 17, he accidentally enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent 2 weeks later to basic training for infantry and later became a sharp shooter in the Normandy Invasion during WWII. He was also a Heavy Machine Gunnery during the war. After the war ended he stayed another year during the "clean up and rebuild". Upon his return home he became a father of three daughters, Gloria, Lena and Evelyn in New Mexico.

In 1952, he moved to Rocky Ford in search of work and met Mary Olguin and went to work for the railroad. Then he and Mary along with daughter Julia they moved to Casper, WY for his job. In 1953, son David was born and a year later they moved back to Rocky Ford. He then went to work for area farmers, Leonard Proctor, Hirada Farms and Carl Allen. He really enjoyed farming, raising pigs, gardening but most of all working with wood, be it chopping or building things with it in the garage. He later enjoyed fishing and talking with his old friends down at the coffee shop.

Nic loved spending time with his great-grandchildren: Brianna, Nic, Kayli Lopez. Grandpa Nic will always be missed. He was a big hero and a great man! Thank you Grandpa for everything!

He is survived by:
Daughter Julia Lopez, of Rocky Ford, CO;
Son David, husband of Angela Lopez, of Rocky Ford, CO;
Daughter Gloria, wife of Rumaldo Berciago, of Pueblo, CO;
Daughter Lena Sandoval, of Dixon, NM;
Brother Alden Lopez,
Brother Fidel Lopez, Jr;
Sister Ruth (John) Montoya of Rocky Ford, CO;
Sister Percinia Areallano of Charrisal, NM;
Sister Becky Garcia of Grants, NM;
Grandson Davey & Erlinda Lopez of Rocky Ford, CO
28 grandchildren, 48 great - grandchildren and 12 great - great - grandchildren.

Nic was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Dennis Lopez, sisters: Bonnie Mascarenas, Rose (Henry) Montoya; Lydia (Willie) Sanchez; 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, December 6th at Ford-Ustick Funeral Home in Rocky Ford, CO. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:00 AM with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 7th at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO with Fr. Soosai officiating. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery, Rocky Ford, CO. Military Honors will be provided by the Rocky Ford American Legion Post #8.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.



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