Jose (Joe) Cruz Lopez passed away February 18, 2022 at his home in Dewey with his wife by his side. Joe was the second of seven born to Maria and Macario Lopez. Joe was born in El Paso and raised in Clifton, AZ where he attended Clifton High School.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and four of his siblings. He is survived by his wife of 40 years - Ellen; sister, Edwina; brother, Fernando; his daughters, Sophia & Michelle; son, Gabriel; and three step-children; grandsons - Paul Patrick, Alex, Faustino, Damon, Gabriel Jr.; granddaughters - Brandi, Gerica, Kiara, Mariana; eight step-grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren.
Joe enjoyed being outdoors hiking, coaching softball, tee ball, and being with his family.
Memorial service is March 4, 1:00pm, at the Serenity Chapel within Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W Van Buren, Phoenix, 85009.