Alfredo "Freddie" Gerald Lopez

Alfredo “Freddie” Gerald Lopez, 78, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Freddie was born and raised in Peñasco, New Mexico, and he was a proud New Mexican.

Freddie is preceded in death by his mother, Anastasia V. Lopez; father, Leandro Lopez Sr.; brothers, Josue (Mellie) Lopez, Louis Lopez, and Johnny Lopez; sisters, Oralia Rodarte (Eugene), Laura Mascarenas (Felix), Mary Jane Hoover (Larry), Elizabeth Lopez, and Shirley Lopez.

Freddie is survived by the mother of his children and his best friend, Eleanor Gurule; sons, Russell Lopez (Juanita), and Ryan Lopez; daughter, Jeanine Martinez (Leroy); brothers, Leandro (Nancy) and Nick Lopez (Irene); sister, Sandra Candelario; grandchildren, Brittany Lopez, Christopher Martinez, Nathaniel Martinez (Amiera), Bethany Lopez, and Russell Lopez; great-grandchildren, Janaiya Sandoval, Aydin Zavala, and Annaleya Martinez.

Freddie served in the United States Army in 1965 at Fort Bliss Texas. After serving in the Army, he received his Barber License in Denver Colorado. Freddie then began his career with the Carpenter’s Union that spanned over 40 years until retiring. After retirement, Freddie opened his own Barber Shop in Penasco, New Mexico. Throughout his life, Freddie continued cutting hair and entertaining people for 57 years. 

Freddie loved spending time with his family and his friends, especially hunting, fishing, and camping in the mountains. Freddie did not leave his love for the mountains outdoors. He told every funny accidental catch and big buck story, sharing laughs and bringing smiles with his charm, and gentle touch. His famous, “WOW”, “Yupum” “Snap out of it” and “indubitably!” will never be forgotten.

At home, Freddie enjoyed watching his favorite TV shows, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, Rawhide, The Rifleman, and wrestling with his family and guests. 

Freddie was devoted to the teachings of Christ and the word of God. On Sundays Freddie attended church with family, read his Bible daily, and enjoyed hearing the Gospel.

In recent months, Freddie was living his best life. He had a new family of nurses and home health aides who took amazing care of him, playing games, enjoying movie nights, spa days, fishing trips, and dinner at his favorite restaurants. 

The Lopez family will forever be grateful for his nurses and home health aides who cared for Freddie in his home, with a special thank you to doctors, nurses, and staff at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola. 

A Memorial Service will be held at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at Valley Bible Baptist Church in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, with Burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.. Meal will take place at the church following burial.

The family of Alfredo “Freddie” Lopez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477