Francisco Lopez

Francisco “Paco” Lopez, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019 at his home in Metairie La, surrounded by his family. Born May 5, 1929 in Sada, La Coruna, Spain, Paco left his hometown in his early 20’s to move to Tegucigalpa, Honduras where he met his wife Myriam Bolanos. While living in Honduras they gave birth to their only daughter Francisca Ines. They later moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where they had a son Francisco. They immigrated as a family to New Orleans, LA in 1958 where they made their home for the next 61 years living in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Paco was a hard worker throughout his adult life. He worked for United Fruit Co, El Trelles Cigar Co, Underwood Glass Co, TACA and SAHSA Airlines and retired from GlaxoSmithKline. He and his wife Myriam had a passion for travel which took them all over the world. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Francisca Lopez, father Francisco Lopez and brother Manolo Lopez (Pilar). He is survived by his brother Jose Lopez (Nelly), devoted wife Myriam Lopez, daughter Francisca Ines Comar (Paul) of Charleston, SC and son Francisco Lopez (Marie Jeanne) of Edmond, OK. He was known as “Papa” to his loving grandchildren Benjamin Comar, Adam Comar, Erin Curran (Gabel), Matthew Lopez (Talli), Kathryn Ferguson (Craig), Elizabeth Lopez and James Lopez. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren. Paco impacted many with his kindness, hospitality and cooking. He leaves behind many memories to cherish by all who knew him. He was a resident of Metairie for many years and a devout parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie on September 18, 2019 with visitation from 9:00 am until Mass at 11:00 am. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to the personnel of Visiting Angels and Eagan Home Hospice for their compassion and care.

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