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Glicerio Lopez Obituary

Name: Visitation for Glicerio Lopez
Start: 2016-01-15T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-15T13:00:00.000Z
Location: Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care

Glicerio B. Lopez, M.D.

Battle Creek

Glicerio B. Lopez, M.D., 72, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek on Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Dr. Lopez was born December 21, 1943 in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines to Nicanor and Maria (Baterina) Lopez. He grew up in the Philippines and came to the United States at the age of 22. While in the US, he became known as "Jerry" to his many friends. From 1981 until retiring in 2014, Dr. Lopez practiced as an Internist at Associated Medical Group (now known as Borgess Internal Medicine) in Battle Creek with his partner Dr. Montie Gould, M.D.

Jerry married his sweetheart Pauline "Polly" Navarro on June 2, 1968 in Modesto, California. Surviving are his loving wife, Polly; two sons, Nick (Elizabeth) Lopez of Chicago, IL, and Santiago (Alice) Lopez of Jackson, MI; five grandchildren, Zander, Landon, Mariah, Carter and Samuel; three sisters, Delia Ismael, Sally (Rudy) Arzadon, and Juanita Lopez; and a brother, Jose (Cecilia) Lopez.

Jerry's passion was spending time with his five grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and flower gardening with Polly. He volunteered on three medical mission teams that helped serve impoverished areas in his native Philippines. Jerry was a member of the American Medical Association and the Michigan State Medical Society. He will be remembered as a caring physician, loving grandfather, devoted father and a precious husband.

The family will receive friends from 11am-1pm and 6-8pm on Friday and 10-11am on Saturday at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Lyle Dye at 11am Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Morgan Cemetery in Battle Creek.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund or the American Diabetes Association. Personal messages for the family may be placed at

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Glicerio Lopez

16 Entries

Bruce Little

January 8, 2019

God bless you all. Dr Lopez was a great man, and now is an even greater man. It was my honor to know him.

Bruce Little

September 18, 2017

Dear Mrs Lopez,
I apologize for my untimely response.
Your husband took care of me for over 25 years, even when it was probably not easy.
I want you to know one of the last times I saw him, he hugged me and told me I was one of his special few.
I want you to know that in my 63 years of life, he is the finest man..the finest human being I have ever known. And the last time he saw me, I did tell him that Mrs Lopez.
God bless You for your loss. Heaven has regained one of Its finest of Angel's. I look forward to the day I can shake this mans hand again. I know that the two of you will always be Eternally together. I would like you to know that my friend spoke often of his love for his grandchildren, and of his love for you.
This great man is responsible for my new wife from olango island, Cebu. Herminigilda Elumba. Actually I fly to Manila next month to marry this wonderful woman. She is 51, and without Dr Lopez's impression on me for the beautiful people of the Philippines.. I would have never found her.
Thank You for loving such a wonderful man, he has left a mark on the world..few men will ever accomplish.
Bruce Little

Marjorie Weil

January 16, 2016

As our competent and caring physician for many, many years - and as an understanding and compassionate friend - Jerry will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and all who worked alongside him, in this time of loss.
Ken and Marge Weil

Tasha. "Sasha" Coy

January 11, 2016

Polly and family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and taught me so much the 5 years I worked with him at AMG. Sorry I can't be there in person.

Donna, James, Rob, David, Chris Auston

January 13, 2016

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to your family. We will miss seeing Jerry in the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Lynne Valentine

January 13, 2016

Polly, Nick, Santi and family - so sorry for your loss. Our family was blessed to have known Jerry as both a friend and a physician - the very best! I have so many good memories of him ...he was a very caring and compassionate man and our hearts go out to you all at this time.

Tom & Jeff Holmgren-Meeker

January 15, 2016

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Jane and Russ McCracken

January 12, 2016

We will always have memories of Jerry helping Polly tend their lovely yard and garden. Our condolences to the entire Lopez family. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Carrie (Crawford) Gasinski

January 11, 2016

Mrs. Lopez and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for healing and peace for you and your family.

January 27, 2016

So sorry to hear about Dr. Lopez. I do believe Larry must have wanted him in heaven...they always had fun talks. My condolences to all. Pam Mortensen

Mo Rafi

January 16, 2016

My heartfelt codolences on Jerry^s passing.He was most caring physician,community leader and a giver.He was friend with all and had a ready smile.
I will miss him.

John & Nina Vesel

January 13, 2016

I'll always remember when Dr. Lopez spoke words of comfort when we were troubled about our daughter's skull tumor. It was in a church setting that he took the time to look at our daughter, ask us a few questions, and tell us that the tumor was very less likely to be cancer. We respected him, and trusted his words, and it gave us some peace of mind til we could get her treated. Thank you for touching our lives.

January 12, 2016

When I was a Pharmaceutical Representative Dr. Lopez was very respectful and also put the health of his patients first.
Candace Williams

James & Diane Volstromer

January 12, 2016

We are stunned to find we have lost such a good friend and doctor of so many years. Our heartfelt prayers to his family and staff.

Amy Lemmons

January 12, 2016

Dr. Lopez made such a huge impact on my life. I had the pleasure of working for him. He taught me so much and was a very patient man. He could see my passion for the medical field and did whatever he could to teach me. What an amazing teacher he was. He always spoke to us about his family. He loved being a husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed dearly.

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