Roberto Genovo Lopez

Roberto G. Lopez was born on 9-11-1929 in Ortiz, Colorado and he passed on to the Heavenly Kingdom on 1-18-2025 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Kutch Lopez, Burley, Idaho.

His sons; Charles S. (Charlene) Lopez, Castle Rock, Colorado. Epifanio Gilbert Lopez, Utah. Alexander Lopez, Utah. Gilbert Ray (Lena) Lopez, Fort Hall, ID.

His Daughters; Becky (Al) Mestas, Sahuarita, Arizona. Berenice Walton, Ogden, Utah. Laurie (Bill) Hance, Rupert, Idaho. His Grandchildren; Angela Lopez Adame, Katie Lopez Villasenor, William Ray Lopez and Maribelle Mona Lopez, whom he also raised.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Epifanio Lopez and Raquel V. Lopez of Colorado. His sons; Jesus Lopez, Edwin Matsaw, Darrel Matsaw, David Matsaw, Terry Matsaw and Sam Matsaw. His Daughters; Christina Matsaw Broncho, Marilyn Matsaw Montoya, and Liana Matsaw Vigil.

Roberto had numerous/a whole bunch of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Between Robert and his wife Mary, they have a total of 186 grandchildren.

Robert was a Korean War Veteran and received numerous medals during his time in the U.S. Army 1951 Korean Service Medal W/4 Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal and a Purple Heart. Roberto served with the 584th Trans Truck Co.

Roberto was very proud of his military service and often drove the Veterans Administration van hauling Veterans to Boise, Idaho to the VA Hospital.

Robert will be missed dearly. He was a very hard working man all his life. Right up to his last months on God’s green earth. He had an immaculate lawn that could put a golf course to shame. He could often be heard saying, “There are two ways to do things- the wrong way and my way.”

May he rest in Eternal Peace.     

Visitation and Gathering for friends and family will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Morrison Payne Funeral Home of Burley. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Fort Hall, Idaho. Services are under the direction of Morrison Payne Funeral Home.

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