Rudolph Lopez, 82, went to be with his Lord on March 29, 2021. He was born in Palacios, Texas to Ysabel and Katie Ochoa Lopez on October 31, 1937.
Rudolph proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister: Rebecca Vizier; brothers: Cruz Ochoa and Freddie Riojas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years: Elena; children: Melissa Menchaca (Victor), Mona Schwartz (Jason), Jaime Lopez (Aisha Abdi) and Javier Lopez; 7 grandchildren; sister Margie Bly; brothers: Lupe Riojas (Josephine) and Roland Lopez (Rachel).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Roy Akers Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the Recitation of The Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, April 9, 2021, the Funeral Mass will take place at San Francisco Di Paola Catholic Church. Interment at Ft. Sam Houston will be held at a later date.