Harlingen, TX -
Teofilo N. Lopez, 95, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his dance partner of 63 years, Anita C. Lopez, as well as his daughters, Norma Linda Lopez, Virginia Gonzalez, and Minerva Garza.
Teofilo is survived by his brother Moises Montes; sons, Leonardo (Rosalinda) Lopez and Jose Armando (Bea) Lopez; daughters, Gracie Lopez Silvola and Yvonne (Ralph) Castillo. His family, including his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren will miss his colorful stories and impromptu singing but will rejoice in knowing that he has entered into a new life. Un beso grande, Teofilo.
Special loving thanks to Cristina Garcia, the staff of Merida Hospice and Valley Baptist Wound Care, and his favorite nurse, Monica.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 4, 2017 from 1pm to 9pm with a prayer of the Holy rosary at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel.
A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church.
Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, Texas.