Francisco (“Paco”) Severino Lopez, was called home on January 11, 2019, at the age of 91. He was born on November 8, 1927 in Seville, Spain and was raised in Cuba. He graduated from la Universidad de la Habana in 1953. He is survived by: his wife of 63 years, Maria Genoveva (“Beba”) Lopez; his son, Francisco (“Paquito”) Luis Lopez; his daughters, Maria Elena Monahan (Bill); Maria Eugenia (“Kika”) Ward; Maria de Lourdes (“Lulu”) Twena (Yacov); Maria Amelia (“Mamusa”) Lopez; his sister, Esperanza (“Nena”) del Carmen Lopez as well as his beloved grandchildren: Francesca Miller; Elka, Seve, Teresa and Gabriel Monahan; Jason and Ani Ward; and, great-grandchild: Amelia Monahan.
Paco was a professional Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, and member of the American Society of Civil Engineers who worked in Cuba, Santo Domingo, D.R., and New Orleans, LA. A humble man, Paco was a beloved son and brother, a devoted husband, an exemplary father, an adoring grandfather and great-grandfather, and a loyal friend. He was also deeply spiritual; as a fervent Catholic, Paco was a member of la Agrupación Católica Universitaria for over 65 years. May he rest in eternal peace.
A visitation will be held from 9:30am-11:00am on Saturday, 1/19 immediately followed by a funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sister Servants of Mary, 5001 Perlita St. NOLA 70122. To view and sign the guestbook online, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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