Nolberto Lopez, 69, Deming resident passed away Sunday December 25, 2016 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Nolberto was born March 17, 1947 in Deming to Graciela Escudero and Jose Lopez. He was a farmer and was an Elder of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Nolberto enjoyed playing with his grandchildren  and loved all animals.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Lopez of the home; 4 sons, Pablo Lopez of Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico, Nolberto Lopez Jr., Santiago Lopez both of Arizona, Lorenzo Lopez of Albuquerque; 3 daughters; Juanita Becerra, Annie Renteria both of Deming, Marisa Medrano of Alamogordo; 2 brothers, Ricardo Lopez of Columbus, Jaime Lopez of Deming; 3 sisters, Virginia Lopez of Casas Grandes, Mexico, Lilia Gamboa, Rosa Pacheco both of Deming; numerous grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Graciela Lopez and a son Manuel Lopez.

The Memorial Service will be held Saturday December 31, 2016 at 11:30 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness with Paul Hernandez officiating.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Mimbres Crematory.