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WILFREDO LOPEZ Obituary
McALLEN - Wilfredo Lopez, Sr., 88, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
Born in Kingsville, Texas, Mr. Lopez had lived in McAllen most of his life. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a radio announcer for Chulas Fronteras for 53 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Josefina Lopez; his parents, Cleofas and Elena Lopez; his grandaughter, Italia Lopez; and a brother, Felipe Lopez.
Mr. Lopez is survived by four children, Jose Mario (Delia) Lopez of Angleton, Texas, Wilfredo (America) Lopez, Jr. of McAllen, Armando (Carmina) Lopez of Pharr and Javier (Eunju) Lopez of Korea; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 pm, with a 7 pm rosary, today, March 6, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will be at 10 am, Monday, March 7, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at San Juan Cemetery.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for WILFREDO LOPEZ
Fernando Trevino
June 17, 2011
Yo conoci al Sr. Willie, Lopes en 1970 en Mission Texas. Escuche sus programas de radio. Siempre lo recordare fue un GRAN HOMBRE. Fernando trevino, san Diego CA
Michael Lopez
March 14, 2011
Welo, it has been shown to me by many of the great man and inspiration you were. How you inspired many and helped mold the way for others. You will truly be missed not only by me, but by all your devoted and faithful listeners on Chulas Fronteras AM radio. Thank you for your love, support, acceptance and always welcoming me and my family with open arms! Love, your grandson.
Rodney Garcia
March 9, 2011
My condolences to the Lopez family. Mr Lopez is truly a Valley Radio Legend and it was an honor serving him everyday he came into my bank. My staff and I will always remember him for his cheerful and positive attitude and for always bringing us candy. He and I used to talk what seemed for hours about music. Being a musician I loved hearing all the stories he had to tell. Rest in Peace Mr. Lopez!!
March 8, 2011
May God bless you Tio Willie sorry I was out of town mis primos my prayers are with you all Love, Rosie Lopez Ybarra
nicasio hinojosa
March 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Javier Lopez
March 8, 2011
I LOVE you...and Miss you DAD!
You are the reason of my life!
You ARE my friend, my mentor, my biggest fan, the still small voice in the midst of the storm. Your legacy will live on! And your life will live within us FOREVER!
Tu hijo mas chico, pero que tiene el regalo del corazon mas grande que es el amor de mi papa!
Hector Garcia
March 8, 2011
My condolences to the family of Mr.Lopez, I met him two years ago during his visits to the Mission flea market where we often met for coffee and a taco. I remember as a 12 year old listening to him on the radio, never knowing I would meet him 35 years later,A very humble, funny but admired person.may the light of God always shine upon him.Descansa en paz Mr. Lopez.
JAVIER LOPEZ
March 8, 2011
I LOVE you...and Miss you DAD!
You are the reason of my life!
You ARE my friend, my mentor, my biggest fan, the still small voice in the midst of the storm. Your legacy will live on! And your life will live within us FOREVER!
Tu hijo mas chico, pero que tiene el regalo del corazon mas grande que es el amor de mi papa!
Elena Brown(Lopez)
March 6, 2011
Tío Wíle was a great man who accomplished so much. Everyone who knew him loved him. To my cousins, we send our condolences. To our Tío I send eternal thanks to him for being such a loving brother to my father. We woke up to his voice and his jokes every morning for many, many years. The brothers are now reunited in God's holy presence.
Gloria Lopez-Rodriguez
March 6, 2011
To my dear cousins,
I am so very sorry to hear of Tio Willie's passing. I loved your dad very much. He was constant in his visits to Dad,( Felipe) never missing a week without seeing him. I will always be grateful to him for showing us what family should and could be.
Again, please know how very sorry I am for his passing.
Rosie
March 6, 2011
Mr.Lopez was a great man with a beautiful personality....He had a great sense of humor and he was happy all the time....We're going to miss him a lot and more because we used to see him at the mall everyday to give us a candy and make us have a wonderful day at work (JCP).....Rest in Peace Willie....Rosie,Pharr,Tx.
Natalia Lopez Comple
March 6, 2011
You will be dearly missed Welo Willie. I have so many memories of you growing up, coming over to visit while you were recording and being told to keep it down, remembering birthdays by sharing it on the radio, and the list goes on. I'm thankful for the kind, loving, generous, grandfather that you were to all of us and am so proud of all you accomplished in your life. There are many men in this world but none like you. Un buen senor y caballero. May we always remember the message you constantly shared with everyone....how family and forgiveness go hand in hand. You are forever in my heart. Love you, Natalia (Lopez) Comple
Nadine Guajardo
March 6, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss.
Amy Lopez
March 6, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of this. He will be missed and You all will be in our thoughts and prayers! I love you and I wish we all were able to keep in better touch. love Amy ( Uncle Roy's Daughter)
Brijida,Leonor Misty y Carlos
March 6, 2011
Tio Wille your beautiful personality and wit will be sadly missed. We love you. Tu hermanita y sobrinos
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