Victor Lopez Rivera, 86, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2014 at Conestoga View in Lancaster. He was born in Orocovis, P.R. on August 24, 1927. He was married to the late Aurora Lopez-Torres for 65 years. He was an active member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, and was devoted to praying the Rosary daily.

He worked in agriculture, coming to Lancaster in 1948 as a seasonal worker. He moved his family to the area in 1973. He was a very loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed playing his guitar, singing, and dancing. He will be greatly missed and remembered in the hearts of his family and all those who knew him.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by sons Angel L. and Victor M., as well as two grandsons, Mario Lemus, Jr. and George D. Bonilla. He is survived by four sons; Teodoro, Louis (Ada), Jose R. (Lisa), and Angel M. (Christine), five daughters; Maria M., Iris Bonilla (George), Aida Rivera (Ramon), Maria S., Geralda Lopez (Humberto), fifteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Antolin, Felicita, and Carmen Lopez.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, from 6pm to 9pm, with a Rosary service at 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke St, at 10am, with Rev. Allen Wolfe as Celebrant. A viewing will take place from 9am-10am prior to the service. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Juan Bautista Catholic Church.