This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Lopez, Montano, Harlow, Leggett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4946/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Raul Edward Lopez, 63, a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, passed into eternal life on November 2nd, 2010. Raul was born in Las Cruces on May 2nd, 1947 to Edward Lopez and Minnie Montano Lopez (Harlow). Raul proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. By trade he worked as an electrician, but was handy with many things and willing to help with anybody's needs. Being physically active was a large part of Raul's life, as he coached his sons Tony and Dominic as young boys in soccer. He frequently rode his bike to and from the airport, ran with his black lab Sasha and taught many others how to play any sport he knew. Raul was a proud grandfather of his first grandson, Raphael and loved spending as much time as possible with his family. Raul is survived by his mother Minnie Harlow, step-father Wayne Harlow, step-mother Julie Lopez, children; Deidra, Dominic, and Bianca Lopez. Siblings, Bill Harlow (Ronda), Elma Flury (Terry), Steve Harlow, Debbie Lucero, Darlene Rodriguez, Barbara Reyes (Joe), Uncle Carlos Montano, Aunt Rosie Prevette (Dave), Grandson Raphael Alaniz, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his son Antonio, wife Carolyn, father Edward, Aunt Helen Leggett, Uncle Alphonso Montano, Uncle Edward Montano, and grandparents Luis and Mamae Lopez. A memorial service will be held at St. Genevieve Catholic Church on Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 1pm with reception to follow at The Best Western Mission Inn at 1765 South Main Street Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 18, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.