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Cecilio Barcenas Lopez

January 1, 1977 — April 7, 2026

Cecilio Barcenas Lopez

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Cecilio Barcenas-Lopez, age 49, of West Jefferson, passed away on April 7, 2026. Mr. Lopez was born on January 1, 1977 to the parents Cecilio Barcenas Lopez and the late Adela Lopez Angel . Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Ana Maria Leal, of Jefferson, children Litcy Barcenas-Leal, Sandra Barcenas-Leal, Vanesa Barcenas-Leal, Roberto Barcenas-Leal, Junior Barcenas-Leal, and Eliana Barcenas-Leal, all of West Jefferson. Also surviving are father, Cecilio Barcenas-Lopez, and many siblings, nieces and nephews. Cecilio was especially proud of his grandchildren, Natalia and Sebastian Leal-Calderon.

Cecilio was a skilled tradesman and a hard worker. He worked as an insulation installer and also as a wreath maker for Sturgill’s Tree Farms. He enjoyed helping others and was always kind to everyone he met. He was known and remembered for always having a big smile on his face and a joyful spirit. Most of all, Cecilio loved his family with all of his heart. He was a very proud husband, father, and grandfather. He would do anything to help his family and will be dearly missed. 

Donations to help with the family with expenses may be mailed to Ms. Ana Maria Leal at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel at 3470 U.S. Hwy 221 North, Jefferson, NC 28640. The family of Cecilio wishes to express their deepest gratitude and blessings upon all who have supported them during their time of loss.

A wake memorial service was held for Mr. Barcenas-Lopez at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson on April 13, 2026, beginning at 5:30pm. The funeral and burial was held on April 14, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Jefferson, NC.

Cecilio Barcenas-Lopez

1 de enero de 1977 — 7 de abril de 2026

Cecilio Barcenas-Lopez, de 49 años, residente de West Jefferson, falleció el 7 de abril de 2026. El Sr. Lopez nació el 1 de enero de 1977, hijo de Cecilio Barcenas Lopez y la finada Adela Lopez Angel.

Aquellos que quedan para atesorar su memoria incluyen a su esposa, Ana Maria Leal, de Jefferson; sus hijos Litcy Barcenas-Leal, Sandra Barcenas-Leal, Vanesa Barcenas-Leal, Roberto Barcenas-Leal, Junior Barcenas-Leal y Eliana Barcenas-Leal, todos de West Jefferson. También le sobreviven su padre, Cecilio Barcenas-Lopez, y muchos hermanos, sobrinas y sobrinos. Cecilio estaba especialmente orgulloso de sus nietos, Natalia y Sebastian Leal-Calderon.

Cecilio fue un artesano calificado y un hombre muy trabajador. Trabajó como instalador de aislamiento y también fabricando coronas para Sturgill’s Tree Farms. Disfrutaba ayudar a los demás y siempre era amable con todos los que conocía. Se le conoce y recuerda por tener siempre una gran sonrisa en su rostro y un espíritu alegre. Por encima de todo, Cecilio amaba a su familia con todo su corazón. Fue un esposo, padre y abuelo muy orgulloso. Haría cualquier cosa por ayudar a su familia y será profundamente extrañado.

Las donaciones para ayudar a la familia con los gastos pueden enviarse por correo a la Sra. Ana Maria Leal en Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, 3470 U.S. Hwy 221 North, Jefferson, NC 28640. La familia de Cecilio desea expresar su más profundo agradecimiento y bendiciones a todos los que los han apoyado durante este tiempo de pérdida.

Se llevó a cabo un servicio conmemorativo (velorio) para el Sr. Barcenas-Lopez en Ashelawn Memorial Chapel en Jefferson el 13 de abril de 2026. El funeral y el entierro se realizaron el 14 de abril de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica St. Francis of Assisi en Jefferson, Carolina del Norte.

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Past Services

Wake/Memorial Gathering

Monday, April 13, 2026

Starts at 5:30 pm (Eastern time)

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens

3470 U.S. Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC 28640

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Burial

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

167 St. Francis Place, Jefferson, NC 28640

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