Beloved husband of 65 years to Alice (Verdin) Lopez. Beloved father of Celine Lopez of Jackson, CA, Michael Lopez (retired Chicago FD) (Pam Cambria) of Austin, TX, Leah Folgate of Austin, TX, Mark Lopez of Jackson, CA, the late Tony “Gino” Lopez (Debbie) of Marshall, IL.
Beloved grandfather of Danielle McGinley (the late Philip) of Sioux Falls, SD, Eric Miller (Denver FD) (Kristen) of Aurora, CO, Erica Chico (TJ Melendez) of Chicago, IL, Michael Lopez (Jasmine) of Chicago, IL, Paige Lopez (Chicago FD) of Chicago, IL, Ryan Folgate (Brittany) of Austin, TX, Hannah Folgate (Stephen Watts) San Antonio FD) of Boerne, TX, Heather Johnson (Mike) of Highland, IN, Celine Lopez (Glen) of Cloverdale, IN, Samantha Lopez (Caleb Daugherty) of Marshall, IL, Shawna Lopez (Billy Finkbiner) of Marshall, IL.
Beloved great grandfather of 15. Beloved brother to Amparo Neri, the late Felix Lopez, the late Angie (Lopez) Rivera, and the late Lupe Lopez. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War and retired member of the IUEC Local 2 of Chicago, IL.
You will be forever missed. Your smile, your love and knowledge of birds, your knowledge of war history, your friendly discussion with neighbors in your camouflage hat, your trips with casino friends; the memories of pulling grandkids in wagons and on sleds and cardboard boxes in the snow, riding bikes along side them, and holding their little hand as you guided them to the park; your homemade salsa made in your one-of-a-kind molcajete , your perfectly selected watermelons, and your love for Strawberry soda pop will be forever etched in our memories and our heart.
Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr., in Austin. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Share memories and condolences at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749. 512-892-1172.
