Erasmo G. Lopez entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his residence in Falfurrias, Texas at the age of 77. He was born on June 1, 1941 to Vicente Lopez and Corina Gonzalez Lopez in Falfurrias. Erasmo honorably served as a Sergeant for the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a proud veteran and member of the Falfurrias VFW post and would try to participate in as many veteran duties as possible. Erasmo was the owner and operator of Elco Electric for over 20 years where he was a Master Electrician. He later worked for the Edinburg Housing Authority as an Electrician and Accountant until his retirement. Erasmo has a contagious smile and a heart of gold. He was a sweet man who was always willing to help whomever he could. He loved to sing and play his guitar.
Erasmo is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eulalio Lopez and sister, Elia Reyna.
He is survived by his only son, Vicente “Vince” (Connie) Lopez of Falfurrias; four sisters, Eva (Israel) Recio of Premont, Texas, Elena (Ramiro) Davila of Alice, Texas, Herlinda (Benito ) De Luna of Rockport, Texas and Erica Lopez of San Marcos, Texas; two granddaughters, Kristina Marie (Mario Chavera) Lopez of Falfurrias and Kayla Marissa Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Derek, Bailey and Kinzie Chavera all of Falfurrias and many nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias with Visitation to begin at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Falfurrias with Military Honors.
