Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend Bennie Borjas Lopez peacefully joined the Lord on June 2, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his son Arthur Lopez and grandson Joey Lopez; his parents Susano and Guadalupe Lopez; his 11 siblings Pete, John, Joe, Paul, Daniel, Dario, David, David, Josephine, Sammy, and Henry. He is survived by his wife Concha Lopez of 75 years; his children Benny Lopez (Denise), Robert Lopez (Connie), Jeff Lopez, and Jeanette Aceves (Leon); and his two siblings Louie Lopez and Lupe Casas.
Bennie has 17 grandchildren: Leonard, Elaine, Lynn, Robert Jr, Paul, Nicole, Arthur Jr, Michael, Joey, Anthony, Robby, Jeff Jr, David, Joey, Leon Jr, Leanna, and Lynette. He also has 15 great-grandchildren: Vanessa, Britney, Rieanne, Hannah, Leonard Jr, Anthony, Alexander, Aaron, Marissa, Pace, Mason, Justin, Reese, Macy, and Dylan.
Bennie was born on March 21, 1927 in Pomona, California. He was a Moorpark resident for over 78 years. He then moved to Arvin, where he lived his remaining 15 years. He was a proud World War II Army veteran, and he always wore his veteran hats. He enjoyed sharing his historical stories with his family. He was a devoted USC fan and was a season ticket holder for 30+ years. He loved to watch USC football games while drinking a Budweiser and eating peanuts. When the game was over, you could catch him drinking coffee with some pan dulce; he loved his sweets! He will always be remembered for the love of his family, his award-winning smile, and his catchphrase “easy easy.” He loved to go on vacation to Stateline, where he would spend hours playing his favorite $5 slot machines. Every year he looked forward to seeing his family at the Lopez Family Reunion. All in all, he was a sweet, funny, and wise man that was full of love in everything he did.
A Visitation for Bennie will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:30pm (private family services will begin at 6:30pm) located at the Perez Family Funeral Home, 1347 Del Norte Rd. Camarillo.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Perez Family Funeral Home at 11:00am and followed by a military burial at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura. (Monday's services will be broadcasted on Facebook live)
Due to COVID-19, services are reserved for immediate family and invites only. However, those who would like to pay their respects to Bennie, may go to the Perez Family Home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 between 4:00 and 6:30pm. Everyone must come with a mask to enter.
