Obituaries

Victor Lopez Rivera, 86

March 11, 2014

Victor Lopez Rivera, 86, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2014 at Conestoga View in Lancaster. He was born in Orocovis, P.R. on August 24, 1927. He was married to the late Aurora Lopez-Torres for 65 years. He was an active member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, and was devoted to praying the Rosary daily.

He worked in agriculture, coming to Lancaster in 1948 as a seasonal worker. He moved his family to the area in 1973. He was a very loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing his guitar, singing, and dancing. He will be greatly missed and remembered in the hearts of his family and all those who knew him.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by sons Angel L. and Victor M., as well as two grandsons, Mario Lemus, Jr. and George D. Bonilla. He is survived by four sons; Teodoro, Louis (Ada), Jose R. (Lisa), and Angel M. (Christine), five daughters; Maria M., Iris Bonilla (George), Aida Rivera (Ramon), Maria S., Geralda Lopez (Humberto), fifteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Antolin, Felicita, and Carmen Lopez.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, from 6pm to 9pm, with a Rosary service at 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke St, at 10am, with Rev. Allen Wolfe as Celebrant. A viewing will take place from 9am-10am prior to the service. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Juan Bautista Catholic Church.

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Condolences to the Family

March 15, 2014

Querida Iris y familia:
Siento mucho tu perdida y el no poder darte un abrazo en estos momentos tan dificiles. Tu fe siempre te mantenia fuerte. Los quiere mucho,
Betty, Douglas, Jose y Rafaile

March 14, 2014

Victor has touched my heart in a deep and eternal way. I am honored to have known him and his precious family. I pray for peace to be upon us all. Love, Paulina W. Faina

March 13, 2014

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WHEN I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF A LOVED
ONE, I FOUND GREAT COMFORT IN THE WORDS OF JESUS AT JOHN 11:11, WHERE HE LIKENS
DEATH TO BEING ASLEEP, AND AT JOHN 5:28,29 – “ALL THOSE IN THE MEMORIAL TOMBS WILL
HEAR HIS VOICE AND COME OUT.” WHAT A JOY TO BE ABLE TO SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN !
FOR MORE COMFORT, I TURN TO THE WEBSITE: WWW.JW.ORG

March 13, 2014

No puedo ni siquiera empezar a imaginar lo que estás pasando y qué difícil todo esto debe ser para usted. Por favor, sabemos que siempre estoy ahí para usted. Si hablar o llorar o incluso sentarse en silencio.
Con Mucho Amor,
Aurora (Nuni) y Familia

March 12, 2014

Our deepest condolences To Ada, Luis and the Lopez family. May he rest in peace in the care of our loving heavenly father. Lucy Arroyo and Family.

March 12, 2014

Dear Jose, Maria and Lopez family, your Father was a wonderful loving and caring man. He will be greatly missed. He is now with your mom, together again for eternity. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you.

Jose please let us know if we can do anything. we love you very much.

Rosa and carlos Graupera

Visitation: Thursday, March 13, 2014; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Visitation: Friday, March 14, 2014; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; San Juan Bautista Catholic Church; 425 S. Duke St.; Lancaster, PA 17603
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Services: Friday, March 14, 2014; 10:00 AM; San Juan Bautista Catholic Church; 425 S. Duke St.; Lancaster, PA 17603
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