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Augustin Manrique "Augie" Lopez

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Augustin "Augie" Manrique Lopez, MSgt, USAF (Ret) Augustin "Augie" Manrique Lopez, MSgt, USAF (Ret) was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Born in Topeka, KS, on May 29, 1940, he met his wife of 51 years, Marilyn (Tholl) at a CYO dance when he was 18. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1959 and enlisted in the USAF. Augie and Marilyn were married April 22, 1960. They raised a family and traveled the world together with the USAF. They retired from the USAF in 1982. In 1984 they moved to Battle Creek, MI where he worked for the Defense Logistics Service Agency for 20 years. He retired from DLSA in 2002 and moved to Oscoda, MI in 2004. He was a strong man of faith and a true patriot. Augie passed away on December 25, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Catherine (Eric) Schmidt of Augusta, KS, Lisa (Brian) Bowser of Wichita, KS; son, Tony (Karen) Lopez of Oscoda; grandchildren Michael, Nathan, Robert, Jacqueline, Christopher, Christine, Augustin, Amanda, Taylor, Sydney, Avery and Maya; and two great-grandchildren. A Rosary Vigil was held in Oscoda, MI. Funeral Mass will be Friday, January 7, 2011 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Topeka KS. Rosary will precede the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Veterans Association.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 4, 2011.

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Mary (Bebe) Rios (Lopez)

January 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, sorry I did not see my cousin in later years, but I remember our childhood years. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.

Candy Corbin

January 6, 2011

Dear Marilyn and Family,

It was my pleasure to know and work with Augie at the Federal Center. He was such fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathies,
Candy Corbin

Pat Pound

January 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayer will be with Augie's family. With sympathy, Pat (Connor) Pound (Hayden Classmate '59)

Denisha

January 5, 2011

My deepest condolences goes out for your precious loss. I can't even imagine the thoughts and feelings running through you right now. Pain, and sorrow can be unbearable at times like this. May God's Word give you the Strength and Comfort you need in your time of need.

January 5, 2011

DEAR MARILYN & FAMILY,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF AUGIE. I'M SO SORRY I CAN NOT BE THERE ON FRIDAY AS I AM IN LAS VEGAS VISITING MY DAUGHTERS. I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE, MONICA RODRIGUEZ

Victor Collazo

January 4, 2011

My sympathy to the Lopez family, i knew Auggie from the Air Force at Mcconnell AFB, and attended Kansas Newman college on base.,with him.

Chris Yoder

January 4, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. It was a pleasure working with him at the Federal Center. He was always a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Mary Ritter Jones

January 4, 2011

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Augie at the Federal Center - when he said something, you knew he meant it. That's rare. His passing makes the world poorer but Heaven richer.

Gerri Lyman

January 4, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Lopez family. I knew Augie from the Federal Center. He is a very nice man whom I had the privilege of knowing. He is now your guardian angel looking down on you.

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