Librado Leroy “Snook” Lopez III, 40, of Cortland passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, the results of a motor vehicle accident. He was born Nov. 10, 1983, in Cuero, Texas, to Leroy Jr. and Rhonda (Probst) Lopez.
He graduated from Beatrice High School, Southeast Community College, majoring in broadcasting and mass media, and then Peru State College with a Business Administrative degree. Leroy married Whitney Busboom on April 29, 2012, at Christ Lutheran Church of rural Pickrell. He worked various jobs including announcing for KNDY in Marysville, and ran for State Auditor in 2022. He was recently fulfilling his dream of owning and operating the Wil-Bol Lanes in Wilber, where he ran the kitchen. His family and childhood friends knew him as “Snook,” a nickname given to him by his grandmother.
Leroy was known for his huge heart and his contagious smile and laugh. He was a devoted Cowboys, Husker and Royals fan. He was also a member of the Beatrice Eagles Club. He enjoyed bowling and singing. In recent years he had embraced his relationship with the Lord and became a big part of the Christ Lutheran Church family. He was currently serving on the church council. After 11 and one-half years, Whitney and Leroy fulfilled their dreams of becoming parents to Miles Leroy Lopez on Oct. 10, 2023. Although his time together with Miles was brief, he was an amazing father.
Survivors include his wife, Whitney (Busboom) Lopez of Cortland; son, Miles; parents, Leroy Jr. and Rhonda Lopez; parents-in-law, Brian and Beth Busboom, and Doug Schoneweis; grandparents, Sharon Albert, Linda Huston, Ron and Verla Busboom, Gussie VanLaningham, and Alice Schoneweis; sisters-in-law, Tara and Frank Hanshaw and children Blake and Brant, Jenni Bernhardt and children Riley and Bryce, Teresa Lopez and son Alec; brothers-in-law, Logan (Courtney) Schoneweis and daughter Raylynn, and Dylan Schoneweis; special family aunt, Angi (James) Lannigan; cousin, Alek Klepper; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Lopez; mother-in-law, Lisa Schoneweis; brother-in-law, Matthew Bernhardt; grandparents, Leroy and Elena Lopez Sr., Larry Probst, and Kenny Huston.
The funeral service was Nov. 27 at Christ Lutheran Church of rural Pickrell with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested for Miles with Logan and Laci Roeber in charge. Arrangements by Fox Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Beatrice.
