Frank Lopez

Francisco “Frank” Lopez, devoted husband father, brother and grandfather passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the age of 65. He was born in Glendale to Francisco and Beatriz Lopez on January 1, 1951.

Frank served in the Marine Corps in The Vietnam War earning a Purple Heart with a Bronze Star. He had a career in the communications industry for many years working with both Mountain Bell and Cox Communications.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Susie to whom he was married for 43 years, four children Susan (Skip), Olivia (PJ), Frank, Ricardo (Mayra). The example of true, pure and unconditional love that Frank and Susie showed and gave helped to create their 10 adoring grandchildren Elizabeth, JoseAngel, Cristina, Anthony, Phil, Isabel, Jimmy, Priscilla, Elysia and Ricardo.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents who greeted and welcomed him in to the arms of our Heavenly Father where he is finally at peace.

A visitation for Frank will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at West Resthaven Funeral Home; 6450 West Northern Avenue in Glendale. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church; 5614 West Orangewood Avenue in Glendale. Burial with military honors will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale.

Daddy,

Our hearts have broken losing you, but we will continue on to care for our dear mother. We are who we are because of what you have taught us. No love is greater than that you have given us. We hear you, feel you, and smell you everywhere, daddy. We know you are always with us, and that gives us strength. Know that every moment of our lives we were proud of you, our Hero. You overcame so much, wounded in action twice and seeing all that you did in Vietnam. The Lord kept you safe to make Mama’s life complete, and bring us into this world. You taught us love, tolerance, kindness and strong faith. For that we are eternally grateful. You will forever be our Daddy, Papasan, Pops, Our Tata. We will strive forever to be half the life that you are. You are our light our safety our comfort and will always need you Daddy always will. Rest now, and know our precious Mama is safe and will be taken care of in just the way you want her to. We love you beyond measure. And as you always say “Love you more !!!!!”