Edward A. Lopez of San Angelo, a pastor and chaplain, died Aug. 21. He was 63. Lopez served in the ministry 34 years. He preached his final sermon July 25 at River City Baptist Church in San Angelo, where he was pastor. For several years, he also was the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of San Angelo. In addition, he served 10 years as chaplain for San Angelo Police Department and was a chaplain for San Gabriel’s Hospice. He was preceded in death by his father, Domingo C. Lopez, and his stepfather, Arturo G. Benitez. He is survived by his wife, Maria; daughter Alexi Martinez; mother Belia Benitez; brother Robert and wife Tiffanie of Austin; sister Sylvia Bauchman and husband Gary of New York; sister Nelda Garcia and husband David of Austin; and sister Brenda Izaguirre and husband Edgar of Austin.
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