Francisco B. Lopez "Pancho"

Age 77, of Schererville, IN, was called by the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Francisco is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Irene Lopez (nee Camacho); children, Frank Lopez, Laura I. Lopez, Robert S. (Nancy) Lopez, Amanda J. Lopez; grandchildren, Steve, Stephanie and Victoria; Augustine, Antonio and Erik; David, Leo and Ivan; great grandson, Romeo A.; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Damaso and Refugia Lopez; grandsons, Tony and Erik.  Pancho retired after 30 years of service form Inland Steel. After he started his own business as a Western Wear Distributor. He also started "Pancho's Tacos" concession stand. He was a loving husband, father and dedicated grandfather that cherished his family.

A private Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375.  Burial at St. John, St. Joseph Cemetery in Hammond, IN. SolanPruzinFuneralHome.com

In practice as licensed Indiana funeral directors and funeral homes, the protection of public welfare and health, along with prevention in spread of infectious disease is part of our fundamental duty of care and legal responsibility. Indiana Code 25-15-2-17(7)

With this in mind, and the public welfare and reverent care at the heart of our mission, Solan Pruzin Funeral Home is committed to strictly following all prevailing federal, state, and local mandates in suppressing the spread of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.  While restrictive to public gatherings and events, these mandates are for the greater good of our community and nation.

We are asking no more than 10 people at a time as requested by our Governor of Indiana. To maintain that, we ask families to wait in their vehicles in the front of the building and we will usher them in as other families paying their respects leave.