Maximiliano Lopez

1945 - 2014

Maximiliano Lopez obituary, 1945-2014, Duarte, CA

BORN

1945

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Wiefels Palm Springs Mortuary

690 South Vella Road

Palm Springs, California

Maximiliano Lopez Obituary

Maximiliano "Max" Lopez

Maximiliano "Max" Lopez passed away March 7, 2014, in Duarte, Calif. He was born Oct. 12, 1945, in Harlingen, Texas. His parents were Simon and Lupe Lopez. He married Jessie Lopez in Palm Springs more than 40 years ago. He is survived by his brothers Simon and Lupe Lopez of Fresno; his sisters Helen Diaz of Fresno and Rosalinda Alvarez of Oceanside; his children Max Lopez Jr. of Fresno, Catherine Lopez of Fresno, Matthew Lopez of Palm Springs, Gilbert Lopez of San Diego and Jacqueline Lopez of Azusa; and seven grandchildren. His father and mother and brother John Lopez preceded him in death. He graduated from Central Union High School in 1964 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965. He served on active duty from 1965 - 1972 and was in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1972-1986. He was employed by Palm Springs Unified School District for 22 years where he was the chief shop steward for the Teamsters and represented the maintenance and operations unit. He was also the vice president of the REEP board and president of the Insurance Advisory Committee. He was a loving father and husband, but above all else, he was and always will be a full pledged Marine. Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Wiefels and Sons chapel at 690 Vella Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92264. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 Friday, March 14, 2014 in St. Theresa's Church, 2800 Ramon Rd. Palm Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the City of Hope at 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010.

Published by The Desert Sun on Mar. 13, 2014.
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He was a great youth Soccer Coach and friend..

Louie Lopez

March 30, 2014

He will always remain in our hearts and prayers

March 24, 2014

ONE OF THE FEW AND BRAVE WILL BE MISSED

March 19, 2014

You are at rest.

March 19, 2014

My prayers and thoughts go out to you and all of the family.
Barbara Stanford

March 19, 2014

Jessie and family: condolences to you at Max's passing. He fought a good fight and now can rest. I remember how sweet you were thru the years at PSUSD, praying for our family when my mom & dad & Nathan passed - and we do the same for you. Blessings of peace to your hearts now.

Debbi Trevor

March 18, 2014

We offer our condolences to Max Lopez's family for their loss. We will always treasure the memories of having known him. The Rothblatt family....

Jim Rothblatt

March 14, 2014

Semper Fi!

Kara (Granger) Marrs

March 14, 2014

Dear Jessie and Family
Max was a great boss and a good man. He taught me a lot and I will always remember working alongside him. My family extends their sympathies to all of you.

Jason, Carol and Petra Costner

March 13, 2014

Max was a wonderful man. A person I will never forget. My prayers go out to his family.. Robin Richter

March 13, 2014

We are so sorry for your lost. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Virginia and Michael Schaer

March 13, 2014

Max was a wonderful person with a kind heart!Such great loss and he will be missed! My deepest condolences go out to the Lopez family! May God bless and strengthen you all through this difficult time! Jessie and Jackie you know how to reach Jasmine and I if there is anything we may do for you! God Bless!!! Tracy & Jasmine Roy

March 13, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time. With prayers, deepest sympathy and love.

Terry & Linda Lane

March 13, 2014

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