John Lopez, 74, passed away on April 5, 2013, surrounded by his family after a valiant fight with esophageal cancer. Former resident of San Jose for over 40 years. Worked as a welder for Ford Motor Co. and NUMMI. After retiring in 1999, he moved and lived with his daughter Janelle and her family where he was an essential part of their lives. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Cessie (1986), parents Valentine and Sophia Lopez, sisters Mary and Molly. Survived by his four children John Jr. (Jennifer), James, Jenifer and Janelle (Robert), 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Joe Lopez (Sheila), sister Eleanor Baker (Buzz) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 5-9PM, Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11AM at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara. Interment to follow Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
