Librado Leroy “Timbe” Lopez Jr., 67, of Beatrice passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1958, in Cuero, Texas, to Leroy and Elena Lopez Sr. He graduated from Cuero High School in 1978. On March 9, 1982, Leroy married Rhonda Probst, and the couple later moved to Beatrice in 1987. He worked in the transportation department at the Beatrice State Developmental Center for 38 years before retiring.
Leroy will be remembered as a people person who enjoyed working outside, gardening, cutting wood, and spending time with friends in the garage. He was a member of Eagles Club #531 in Beatrice.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lopez of Beatrice; daughters-in-law, Whitney Lopez of Cortland and Teresa Lopez of Beatrice; grandsons, Alec and Miles; sister, Virginia (Joe) Mejia of Beatrice; brothers, Joe Lopez of Cuero, Texas, and Sammy (Tara) Lopez of Victoria, Texas; brother-in-law, James Probst of Beatrice; sister-in-law, Angela (James) Klepper Lannigan of Beatrice; and numerous step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Librado Leroy “Snook” Lopez III and Jeremy Lopez; parents, Leroy and Elena Lopez Sr.; sister, Gloria Lopez; brother, Martin Lopez; father-in-law, Larry Probst; mother-in-law, Sharon M. “Teddy” Albert; brothers-in-law, Steven Probst, Eric Klepper; and sister-in-law, Sheryl Probst.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Summit Street Church of Beatrice with Pastor Andrew Dungan officiating. A family prayer service will be held at 1:45 P.M. on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice. Visitation will be held at the Fox Funeral Home on Monday from noon until 8:00 P.M. with the family greeting relatives and friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family for future designation. www.foxfuneralhome.net Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.
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