Arnulfo Lewis Lopez

Nuco was born in Los Fresnos, TX and raised in Santa Fe, TX. He learned about hard work from working on Mr. William’s fig farm in Algoa, TX while growing up.

He was a Master Journeyman Carpenter; working with Brochsteins Inc until 2007. He was also in the Carpenters Local Union 551. Nuco could take a piece of lumber and turn it into a masterpiece. He also had a green thumb where he could plant a seed and come harvest time he had an abundance of fruits and vegetables in his garden. He loved to BBQ and you could find him drinking his favorite beer cheering for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros & University of Texas football team.

Nuco was an artist and took up painting to pass the time in his man cave in his garage while listening to his Tejano music. He was married to his loving wife, Laurainda for 25 years. They met at Foley’s Dept. Store in Downtown Houston. They married at St John’s Lutheran Church in the East End. Was a member of Living Word Lutheran Church in The Woodlands. He also attended Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Humble, TX.

He loved teaching his God Children; Jonathan & Jake Davila, the trade he knew best. Showing them how to handle tools and to always measure twice before cutting. Nuco will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Nuco is preceded in death by his parents, Alvino Lopez, Sr & Margarita L. Lopez, brothers, Alvino L. Lopez, Jr and Abel L. (Cookie) Lopez and niece, Jean Ayers. Survived by his wife, Laurainda Lopez; son, Rene Lopez (Tonya), daughters, Lydia Breazeale (Charlie), Graciela Joseph, Grandchildren; Davin Joseph, Jack Joseph, Anthony Montemayor, Anna Marie Flint; and 4 great grandchildren, Sisters: Aurora Gonzalez, Adela Flores (Rudy), Alma Waldrop (Garland); brother, Adolfo L. Lopez (Mary Lou); sisters-in-laws, Laura P. Lopez, Kathie Lopez, Diana Davila, Carla Hernandez (Robert); brother-in-law, Ben Arriaga (Jessica).

A memorial service for Arnulfo will be held Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Forest Park - The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the LOPEZ family.