RAPHEL LOPEZ Sr.

RAPHEL LOPEZ SR. Age 68, a life long, resident of Colton, CA, passed away September 29, 2010, in Fontana, CA. Born on September 28, 1942, in Colton, CA. Attended Colton High School and graduated in 1961. He also attended Chapman University and graduated from Cal state San Bernardino in 1972, and received his BA in History. He was in the Army and served two tours in Vietnam. He worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years. He was a Supervisor for San Bernardino Main Office and Colton Post Office. He was an Officer in charge of Bryn Mawr and Lucerne Valley Post Offices. He also worked and retired as an Eligibility Worker for San Bernardino County. He was also a Notary Public. Raphael loved to travel to New Mexico every year to get his green chile. He was Presidente de Logia #2 de Colton, Sociedad Progresita Mexicana. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; his two daughters, Kelly Ann Lopez and Atzintli Lopez and son, Arthuro Guerrero; and two grandchildren, Endre Lopez and Shya Lopez. Also by his four brothers, Amado, Joe, Leo and James; and three sisters, Mary Ramirez, Cecelia Rebenstorf and Teresa Campbell. He was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Lopez Jr. and his parents, Jose and Victorina Lopez. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, from 4-8 P.M. with Rosary at 6:00 P.M. at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday, Oct. 8, at 10:00 A.M. at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery with Interment to follow. He will be missed by many and will always be remembered.