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Private First Class Rueben "Boy" Lopez
1984 - 2011
Private First Class Rueben Lopez Obituary
Boy worked at the Williams Chevron while attending Williams High School and continued after graduation for a few years. He went to San Joaquin Valley College and received his Correctional Officer Certificate. He also worked for Target in Roseville. Boy then decided to join the Army and he was actively deployed in support of operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Boy is a member of the Neighborhood Church in Williams. He enjoyed volunteering with the Colusa County Fun Camp and doing ride-alongs with the officers at Williams CHP office. His dream was to join the CHP in order to help others. Boy loved his family, especially his 5 nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his mother, Gloria Estrada of Williams; sisters, Letti and Ian Caldwell of Eugene, Ore., Monica and James Palmer, Renee and Matt Silva of Roseville, and SGT Raquel "Kelly" Lopez of Fort Lewis, Wash.; nieces and nephews, Olivia Caldwell, Madison and Ethan Silva, and Jesse and Ella Palmer; father, Reuben Lopez of Williams; grandparents, Alex and Rita Estrada of Colusa, and Margaret DelRio of Williams.
There will be a private, immediate family only visitation at the McNary-Moore Chapel 107 5th Street Colusa. Funeral services will be open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadettes Hall in Colusa. Boy will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colusa with full military honors.
The three organizations chosen by the family are the Williams Neighborhood Church, Citizens for a better Williams and Trucks to Troops (www.truckstotroops.com). Please mention Boy's name when you make a donation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Private First Class Rueben Lopez
Andrea Derifield
August 14, 2019
In remembrance of one of our greatest.
Val Castro-Goularte
August 27, 2011
RIP Rueben! You served your country with honor and distinction. Your service to our country was not in vain! Go in peace
Megan Rivera
August 25, 2011
you will always be remembered in my heart Boy. thank you for your sacrifice, i'll miss u & love you forever.
Louise Davis
August 25, 2011
My heart and prayers of comfort go out to the family.Although I did"t know him,of what I read he is a person that we can all be so proud of and know that this is not the end,and that one day we will see you face to face on the other side.God Bless You All,Louise Davis(Vince and Lola"s daughter)
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Rueben "Boy" Lopez, Rest easy
Dick Lau
August 25, 2011
It had been an honor to have known Rueben "Boy". We when to the same church here in Williams. I was very humbled to have taking pictures of Rueben's return to Williams and at the Service. Gloria and family may the Lord hold all of you and comfort you during this time. Let us never forget the "Five" fine young soldiers that gave their life so we can live so freely.
Imelda Diaz
August 24, 2011
Rest in peace at the side of the Lord PFC Rueben Lopez. Thank you for your service, it will never be forgotten.
joan chatell
August 24, 2011
Thank you for your service. Jim & Joan Chatell
Bob O'Neill
August 23, 2011
It was both a privelege and an honor for me to be the chauffeur for the Lopez family
Cesar and Rosa Meza
August 23, 2011
We will never forget our Hometown Hero. Rest in Eternal Peace Rueben. May you fly with the angels...
Ana Madera
August 23, 2011
I can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel
For the loss of someone you love.
This sorrowful time must still feel unreal
And you’re looking for strength from above.
I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease,
That your spirit will gain strength again,
And I pray that your faith will create inner peace
And that God will send blessings--Amen.
Thomas and Shauna
August 23, 2011
We never had the pleasure of meeting PFC Rueben Lopez, his service to our country will not go unnoticed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of Boys family and friends. As our community says goodbye to Our Hero, let us all keep in our prayers the many that still lay their lives down everyday. WE ARE A SMALL COMMUNITY WITH HUGE HEARTS. Thank You PFC Rueben Lopez from the bottom of our hearts
Florence Womack
August 22, 2011
My heart and prayers go to the Lopez Family and I would like to Thank
Privite Ruben Lopez for his service to make our Freedom Possible
he is and Was a true Hero to my family and all the other familys of the USA May God be with you and your Family
The Womack Family Sutter, Ca
Richard Guerrero
August 22, 2011
I first read the story of PFC Lopez, on the Appeal.My heart goes out to the Family I know that he is now resting with God.
Aimee Polit-Lazarus
August 22, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Lopez Family. I never knew Rueben personally, but I knew his two sisters Renee and Kelly and wanted to let them know they are in my prayers during this troubling time.
Deb Dickau
August 22, 2011
My Dear Gloria and Family,
As a military Mom, Kevin Charter, I still cannot even imagine the strength you all have. My prayers and thoughts are with you all and family does matter...stay strong, I am so thankful for your son's bravery and unselfish acts, for all of us to remain free at home. His name will be honored forever.
Lovingly,
Deb Dickau
Rene
August 22, 2011
Though I never met your son, tears came to my eyes as i watch him be escourt thur Colusa today my deepest condolences , I'll never forget that he gave the ultimate sacrafice for his country. God rest his soul and your Family. Rene
Sarah
August 22, 2011
I send my deepest condolences to the family of PFC Reuben "Boy" Lopez
Tina Lofton
August 22, 2011
I would like to express my condolences in the loss of PFC Lopez. He is a true hero whose life was sacrificed protecting our freedom. May God Bless PFC Lopez and his family. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. Rest in Peace
Jim Lemos
August 22, 2011
So very, very sorry. God rest his soul.
Wendy Keith-Duck
August 22, 2011
May I offer my deepest condolences. Thank You for your sacrafice.
irma ortiz
August 22, 2011
Gloria my prayers are with you and your family, my deepest condolences. living in the military community for over 25 years and still a big part of it . I know the ultimate sacrifice your son and your family have given for this country. God Bless Your Son , Irma Ortiz Randolph Air Force Base , Schertz TX.
geraldine freeman
August 22, 2011
Gloria and family may I offer my deepest condolences and prayers may Creator and a garrison of His Angels surround and cover you with His love and peace words are hard to find at a time like this but I know your son rests in the arms of God and now he watches over you and yours Rueben will never be forgotten...Geraldine Freeman
Lala Johnson
August 21, 2011
Hi Gloria,
I wanted to let you know that I just heard about your son’s death. I never met him, but I’m so sorry about this.
I don’t have anything profound to say, but I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and your family.
P.S.
It's been a long time, but I just to hang with Vickie before either one of us had kids.
Holly Morris
August 21, 2011
You area in my prayers, as is your family . Thank You for your sacrafice.
Andrea
August 20, 2011
God bless this young Soldier for having had the Courage, the Heart and the Fortitude to Willingly make the Choice of Sacrifice on Behalf of all Americans. I am Humbled and Honored by the Life that he Led.
Sam Khan
August 20, 2011
Boy, thank you for giving your life to ensure our freedom. You are a TRUE HERO to us all. You watched over all of us by putting your life on the line. Now, you watch over us from heaven. We love you Boy! You will ALWAYS be our HERO!! RIP Rueben "Boy" Lopez!!
My thought and prayers go out to Gloria and her family! God bless you all!!
Nicole Buchanan
August 20, 2011
So sorry to read the loss of your son. He's a hero to everyone for serving and defending our country. He's now with God and the Angels. Hope you find comfort knowing your son will always be with you all. Thank you "Boy" for putting yourself on the line to make our lives better.
Andrea & John Kepus
August 20, 2011
Boy, you will be greatly missed, I know you are with Jesus...and I wait for the day we will all be united. We are proud of you, cousin, and deeply thank you for giving your life for our freedom..love you.. I pray for our family, and am thinking of you all as I can't be with you at this time...
Pamela Wolfenbarger
August 20, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. May you feel God's loving arms surrounding and holding you close to him. Your "Boy" is a true American Hero and we thank him for his duty to his country and thank you too to your family for supporting him on that journey. God Bless you and comfort you during these difficult days and weeks ahead.
The Wolfenbarger Family
Lucinda Rathbun
August 20, 2011
Goodnight brother. May God embrace you and keep you warm.
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson
MSgt (Ret) Rathbun
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