Eddie Pena Lopez, Sr., of Atascosa, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 6, 2018, in San Antonio, at the age of 80.
Eddie was born January 23, 1938 in Floresville, to Thomas and Marie (Pena) Lopez, both who precede him, along with his son, Eddie Lopez, Jr.; his brothers, Antonio and Frank Lopez; his sister, Lilly Lozano, and several nieces and nephews.
After graduation from high school, Eddie joined the United States Army and proudly served his country in Korea, two tours in Vietnam, Greenland, two tours in Germany, and various tours in the United States. After 24 years of service,he retired at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Afterretiring from the military, Eddie worked for the United States Postal Service for 16 years. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul, St. John Bosco, St. Andrew, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Chuches.
Eddie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cleotilde Trevino Lopez; his daughter, Feliz T. Lopez; brothers, Tomas L. and Jesse Lopez; sisters, Gloria L. Martinez and Mary Lou L. Macias; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:00p.m., at the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Lytle.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Lytle, with interment to follow at San Jose Burial Park Cemetery in San Antonio.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family, share memories or sign the guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052, (830) 709-0698.