Rosalio "Chilio" "Chili" Lopez

Sunrise April 6th, 1947

Sunset November 14th, 2013

Rosalio “Chili” age 66, passed away peacefully at home on November 14th, 2013. Rosalio put up a strong fight battling brain cancer for the last 9 months. Chili is survived by his wife Rose Mary Lopez, daughter Rosalynn A. Lopez, stepson’s Ryin Garcilaso and Grant Garcilaso, and stepdaughter Renee’ Garcilaso and grandchildren.

Grandpa

I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,

That we've lost our Grandpa

Together we have cried an ocean of tears

As we feel so empty and hold many fears

But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place

And that he watching us all with a smile on his face

As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be

That he has raised such a beautiful and special family

Thinking back now I really must say

I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day

For in my life, you have played a special part

The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart

And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared

Although he has gone we will always be together

And his spirit will live on each one of us forever

When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star

As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar

And now I would like to thank the good Lord above

For blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love

Dear God, if it is not too much fuss

Take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us

Grandpa if you are listening say a prayer for us every day

Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way

We know when God called you, you had to go

But we want you to know Grandpa we miss you and love you so

Love,

Andrew Garcilaso (19), Hailey Fatherree (10), Hayden Fatherree (8),

Gaby Garcilaso (7), and Jaxon Fatherree (2)

Chili was deeply loved by his grandchildren Andrew, Hailey, Hayden, Gaby, and Jaxon. The grandchildren have so many great memories with grandpa. They loved going to the movies, Water Park, Utah Copper Mine, Old Town San Diego, Las Vegas in the Fun Dungeon at Excalibur, making and hanging bird houses, poolside in Las Vegas, Disneyland, and many more fun activities and memories with grandpa.

Chili is also survived by his two brothers Charlie Lopez and Joe Lopez and his sister Lydia Sanchez who he loved dearly and close to his heart. Chili will be greatly missed by family and friends. Chili loved family gatherings and being with his family for the holidays.

Chili was born and raised in Oceanside, CA and graduated from Oceanside High, class of 1966. He enjoyed wrestling, track and field, and drafting while attending Oceanside High, Chili was a proud Pirate. On October 9th, 1967 Chili enlisted in the US Navy and was honorable discharged on January 6th, 1969. Chili enjoyed being in the Navy and took advantage of his leave time to travel all over to places like Rome and Hong Kong. Chili worked for the City of Oceanside for 41 years and also had a lawn service business on the side for over 25 years. Chili kept very busy and was always doing something in his spare time.

Chili loved going to the San Diego Charger games and was a season ticket holder for over 25 years and he was the Chargers #1 fan. He enjoyed traveling around the US and had a very good memory of different states, countries, and can tell you just about all the land marks in the different states and countries. Chili loved his music and would be able to sing a song to you. Chili had a very strong passion for painting beautiful art work which you can find displayed throughout his home. He loved flowers and especially Sunflowers that you would see every year in his front yard that he would plant. Chili enjoyed going to Las Vegas and playing the slots and especially the tournament September 13th, 1998.

Chili learned to relax and have a great time going on trips and cruises over the years. He loved going to Hawaii and spending good times with great people in Hawaii. Chili and RoseMary enjoyed themselves on wonderful cruses across the open sea with beautiful sunsets. Chili loved his trips to Mexico and spending time on the beach with a nice cold one. He loved cursing around to different states visiting family and friends and leaving wonderful memories with family and friends.

Chili’s phrases will be greatly missed. We will always remember Chili saying, “10-4,” “Over and Out,” “I’m watching you” with his grandchildren, “City Slackers,” “Go Hard,” and many more great phrases. Chili had a very strong unique laugh that we will miss hearing from him and he always had a great sparkling smile that we will miss dearly.

Chili will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and his city family.

We know Chili is in a better place and is not suffering or in pain anymore. Chili is peaceful and free dancing in the sky and singing with the angels and we know heaven has been a nicer place since you arrived.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Hospice by the Sea, for making Chili’s transition home a very calming transition. All the staff were very loving and caring and made Chili very comfortable and gave Chili the quality of life and treated him like they would have their own family. We thank them for all the support they gave our family during this emotional time. Thank you many times over. Another huge thank you to family and friends for their caring and support during this difficult time.

We all love and miss you Chili.