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Gabriel Lopez Obituary
1926-2015
Gabriel D. Lopez, Sr., passed away on March 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents Gonzalo and Juanita D. Lopez; siblings: Tomas, Cruz, Luis, Maximino "Chano", Adela, Carolina and Sister Florencia CDP, Paula Rangel; and his loving wife of 60 years, Lucia J. "Lucy" Lopez. He was born on March 18, 1926. He served in the US Navy on the USS Talladega during WWII from May 8, 1944 to May 23, 1946.
He is survived by his siblings: Rafaela Aguilar, Genoveva Rios, Charlie and Mike Lopez; Children: Gabriel (Lydia), Albino (Rosa), Becky Ambriz, Linda Gonzales (Jesse), Rey (Rachel), John (Estella), Deanna L. Rodriguez (Alfred Sr.), Stella Chavez (Jose Jr.), Gonzalo (Oralia), Roy (Cecelia), Debra Diaz (Tony), Gloria Rodriguez (Edward Sr.), Adam (Omalee); 50 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Gabriel was a very dedicated Glory and Praise choir member and parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 5-9pm with a rosary to be recited at 7pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2405 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77003. The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023. The Family wishes to express their gratitude to the entire staff that cared for our father at Palliative Care Unit at the Veterans Hospital.
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Sylvia Reyes
March 7, 2015
My sincere condolences to you Debra,Gloria,Roy,Gabriel and Stella and family. May The Lord continue to give you the strength,courage you need during this time. May "He" give you the peace, love and understanding you need to stay united as a family. "His memory will be forever your treasure". Rest in peace. Until you meet again.
A A
March 5, 2015
My deepest sympathy. May God bless your family during this difficult time.
March 5, 2015
To the Gabriel Lopez family. I am so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
Ernie and Lydia Ramos
The Abrego Family - Jesse, Vera & BJ
March 4, 2015
To the Lopez Family - God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. I know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your hearts forever. God bless you all.
March 4, 2015
Our Condolences to the Lopez Family. Growing up in the East End/Second Ward is, and always will be a special time. You can only appreciate it if you actually lived there.
With such a loving Family, lets try to get together in honor of him and our friendships who grew up in the neighborhood.
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Paul and Roswitha Mangiameli
Madeline L. Garza
March 4, 2015
Lopez Family our Fathers were cousins. My Dad was Elias M. Lopez, eldest of Ambrosio and Rosa Lopez. He loved your Dad very much. I am so sorry for your loss. It seemed like whenever I saw your Dad, it was at a Lopez Funeral. The last time my sister Kathy and I spoke to him was at Emily Lopez's Rosary. He reminded me so much of my Dad. Told us stories about days gone by. He was a joy and a very loving man. My prayers for comfort and strength go out to all of you. I can just see the big Lopez Reunion going on in Heaven. We will meet with them all again someday. Love and Blessings to all. Sincerely, Madeline Lopez Garza
Dolores "Lolie" Torres
March 4, 2015
To all the Lopez family I pray that God will give you the strength and love to make it through these days of tears. I respected and loved Mr. Chato and his wife Lucia very much. Even though we were not related my family still called them Tio chato and Tia chia I am the youngest of Henry Torres Sr, and wife Mary. May God Bless all the Lopez family
Fela and Carmen Aguilar
March 4, 2015
Te extraaremos Tio Chato!
Deepest Condolences to all his beautiful Family!
Tina Manrique Stockton
March 4, 2015
I know how difficult this time must be. My father and mother are both together again in heaven. Take comfort in that family is rejoined in the most peaceful surroundings with God. As my father, Philip Manrique Sr., also was a World War II Veteran, I want to thank him for his dedication and service. Our family sends you all love and support.
Theresa Trujillo
March 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with our cousins, Great Aunts and Great Uncles. He is resting and now with his wife Lucia, parents, brothers and sisters who have left this earth. May God give strength and continue to keep his family in his care. Love you all, Theresa Valles Trujillo, Louis Valles and family
Mary & Peter Ambriz
March 4, 2015
Our prayers are with all of the Lopez family... We dearly loved Mr. Lopez. It was always a joy to see him as he always had something funny to say. He had a beautiful sense of humor. In Peters heart Mr Lopez was his second father and holds beautiful memories that he will always cherish. May God give all of you strength and guidance to get you through the loss of your dad. Love ya'll and God Bless
One of many Grandchildren V.E.
March 4, 2015
I remember having to write a paper for school and I wrote about my Grandpa Chato. He recounted stories to me about his days in the Navy and how he learned how to cook for himself including those famous breakfast papas that I would steal a taco with when I visited. I remember him telling me how when he saw my Grandma Chia for the first time, she was barefooted, and how he told himself "She's the one I'm going to marry". I was glad we got to go fishing though it was less than we'd like, they were happy times. I remember coming back and he showed me how to gut the fish and i was not prepared to hold fish guts lol. I'll never forget how when my Grandma Chia was passing I heard my Grandpa tell her "You know I Loved You." There were so many great Christmases and holidays with the both of them, and sometimes being in such a large family times were and can be rough and difficult, but I feel Grandpa passing on Grandma's bday was just another way reminding us of the legacy of this big family and reminding us to hold on to the happy times.
Delia Ortiz
March 3, 2015
My condolences to the Lopez family. May God give your family the strength they need in this time of sorrow. Lorie, my prayers are with you my friend
Karen Diaz
March 3, 2015
To all my Lopez Family , our deepest sympathy & prayers . may he RIP we will miss el Tio chato My dad Tito cousin we would always call him Tio ! He love to tell us jokes and some real good stories .... He would always tell me I love to go to weddings and funerals cause he would hugs and kisses from all the girls ! ❤ Rick & Karen Lopez Diaz and family
March 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all the Lopez family & their extended families. May God Bless & see you through this time of sorrow. May Chato RIP. We'll miss his smiling face & jokes. All those great stories of his Navy days with my husband's father & uncle. Take Care & God Bless
John & Stella Lazo
March 3, 2015
To all the family, our deepest sympathy & prayers. May he Rest in Peace. We'll miss his great stories & how he always recognized us "Tu eres Guillen y Lazo" then he tell of his days in the service w/ my husband's father & uncle! We'll miss his jokes and smiling face at OLG. Take Care & God Bless!
Anita Camargo
March 3, 2015
My spritual thoughts and prayers are with all of my belived cousins as he was one of my favorite uncles "chatito" I called him every time I had a chance to hug him. He always gave conforting words when I lost my dear father, Chano Lopez. Uncle "chatito" was there for me I will truly miss him, thank you cousins for sharing your dad with me - Love you all and God bless you. Anita Lopez Camargo.
Diane Tellez
March 3, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of our Houston relatives. Paula's daughter, Diane and family in San Antonio
March 3, 2015
To the Family of 'Chato', Our Deepest Condolences and Prayers Go Out to You! I am the daughter of Louis Medina Sr., in Bay City, Texas. Our father passed away on February 6th of this year. They were very good Navy Buddies and dad always spoke highly of your dad. You should be very proud! God Bless and May His Soul Rest in Peace! My Father-in-Law, Charlie S. Cantu, of Rosenberg was also a good friend of your Dad and he also sends his condolences. He will be missed! May you find the Peace of the Lord in knowing that he is now resting in peace. - Charles W. Cantu and Rosemary Medina Cantu
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