Rapid CityRobert C. Shorty Lopez, 80, died at a local nursing home on Friday, June 6, 2008. He was born April 20, 1928, in Aguilar, CO to Vincent and Mary (Cordova) Lopez. Shorty served in the U. S. Army from 1951 until 1953, and was honorably discharged at a PFC. Shorty retired from Hubbard Mill in Rapid City after 35 years of employment. His children are: Janice Lopez, Roska, Mesa, AZ, Robert J. Porkie Lopez, deceased, Priscilla Gakin, Rio Rancho, NM, Rosalie Zeolla, Layton, UT, Thomas Lopez, Casper, WY, Chuck Little Bull, Keystone, Kevin Lonehill, Rapid City, Brian Little Bull, Rapid City, Myrna Marvin, Rapid City, Robert L. Lopez, Gillette, Vincent Lopez, Rapid City, Albert Lopez, Rapid City, Janet Lopez, Rapid City and Mary Lopez, Rapid City. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters, 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June, 10, at the funeral home with Chaplain Bill Zandri officiating. Burial will follow in Black Hills National Cemetery, with military honors provided by Rushmore VFW Post 1273.