Secundino Lopez

Secundino “Blackie” Lopez, 93, of Ballinger passed away September 19, 2015 at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballinger.

He was born July 1, 1922 to Felipe and Priciliana (Garcia) Lopez in Medina County, Texas. Secundino grew up in and around Devine, Texas until moving to Ballinger in the 1970’s. He worked and retired from Ballinger Compress.

Secundino was preceded in death by his parents; step-mom, Pabla Lopez; and a sister, Alicia Rivas.

He is survived by his children, Salina Ochoa and husband, Jerry of Winters, Felipe Lopez of Ballinger, Delia Zapata and husband Andrew of Bigfoot, Richard Lopez and wife, Alice, Frank Lopez and wife, Andrea, and Rosa Covarrubia all of Divine; his brothers, Raul Lopez, Joe Lopez, and Robert Lopez; his sisters, Anita Martinez and Jovita Galicia. Also surviving are 45 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 22 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ballinger. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Hugh Wade celebrating. Burial will follow at the Latin American Cemetery in Ballinger.