Pilar was born on April 14, 1933, in Grand Junction, to Pedro and Lugarda (Velarde) Echave. She married Fidel Lopez, who passed away on September 11, 1991. Pilar has been a resident of Grand Junction her whole life, and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Pilar is survived by her sons, Steve (Donna) Lopez of Lyons, Colorado, and Robert (Marcy) Lopez of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Dianna (Jeff) Riley of Greeley, Colorado; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with a committal service to follow at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.