Benny T. Lopez, 69, a resident of Chamita passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Benny was preceded in death by his parents: Jose G. Sr. and Olivama Lopez; brothers: Jose G. Lopez, Jr., and Thomas Lopez all of Chamita. Benny is survived by his daughter, Alicia Cordova; grandsons: James, Joseph and Andrew; great-grandchildren: Alexandra, Arthur, Ashley and Aaron Serbin; sisters: Helen Talache of San Juan Pueblo; Lena Lucero of Roy, Utah; Maxine Rangel of Santa Barbara, California; Kathy Romero of Espanola; his brothers: Vivian Lopez of Alcalde; and Vincent Lopez of Espanola; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending. The family of Benny T. Lopez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477