Obituaries

Deacon Luis R. Lopez

Deacon Lopez

Deacon Luis R. Lopez, 67, who served at Incarnation parish, Queens Village, died Aug. 2 at the Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation, Manhasset, L.I.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday,  Aug. 6 at Incarnation. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond F. Chappetto was the main celebrant. Father John O’Connor preached the homily.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was a retired civil engineer when he was ordained a permanent deacon May 28, 2011 by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.

Among his ministries, he served on his parish finance committee, was a member of the Spanish Choir and parish council and was an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.

Burial was in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, L.I.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Maria.