Israel-Lopez-Obituary

Israel "Cachao" Lopez

Miami, Florida

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Known to the world simply by his nickname -- Cachao -- bassist, composer and bandleader Israel López died Saturday morning at Coral Gables Hospital of complications resulting from kidney failure. He was 89. Cachao was one of the most important living figures in Cuban music, on or off the...

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Maria,I did not know of your Father's contribution to Mambo music until I watched the American Masters special about him,oh what a humble and talented man he was.I also lost a great man,my Father so I know your pain.I just had to look up his obituary and express to you my deepest regrets and sympathy.I like what you said in the interview,you think of him every morning and each night,likewise I think of my Dad.What an honor to have had him as your father,may you find peace in knowing that his...

Long live Cachao!

With all my love I always will have you in my heart

this picture is very special to me and I know it was for my father too. two big ones that are now toguether playing and telling jokes to each other Cahao.Generoso jimenez and me rememberimg both of then. My father Cachao with all my love always. Maria Elena

with all my love,I will never,ever .forguet you.love,M.E.L.

My name is Maria Elena Lopez'dauther of 'El Maestro' cahao thankyou for each and every word that everyone had say about my father.I would always apreciate it

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Siempre viviras en mi corazon, para siempre, y no seras olvidado. Al igual que a Ester. Que Dios los tenga en la Gloria. tu nieta postiza Katrin

Don Cachao:
Usted fue unico, fue un gran honor haberlo conocido hace 12 anos. Que descanse en PAZ.
Saludos a Dona Esther y Dona Celia Cruz., ahora empieza el Mambo otra vez... con mucho AMOR
H y H