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Manuel Lopez Jr.

1932 - 2011

BORN

1932

DIED

2011

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Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Manuel Lopez Obituary

Manuel Lopez Jr., 78 years young, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, surrounded by his family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Funeral Home Chapel. Manuel was born Dec. 25, 1932, in Del Rio to the late Manuel Lopez Sr. and Maria Lopez. He had a passion for life and despite illness in his last months was able to play golf, take road trips to visit family and friends, play his accordion to much applause, walk on the beach with his wife, and see to it that this year's tomatoes, onions, squash and cucumbers were planted. A professional musician in the 1950s, influenced by the conjunto sounds of South Texas, Manuel was a pioneer in blending it with the jazz orchestra style. His bands toured to dance halls, helping to introduce this blend to the plains state regions of Oklahoma and Kansas. Retired from the city of Fort Worth, Manuel was an active member of St. George Catholic Church and a kind, dear friend to all who knew him. The sound of his laughter and song will be greatly missed. Manuel was preceded in death by his son, Manuel Lopez III; daughter, Janet Jeri; sister, Beatrice; and brother, Alex. Survivors: His devoted wife of 57 years, Dorothy Lopez; daughter, Elizabeth Lopez-Jones and husband, Frederick; sons, Gary Lopez and wife, Kim, and Kenneth Lopez and wife, Cathy; granddaughter, GerRee and husband, Lee; grandsons, Gary and fiancee, Katie, Chris and fiancee, Anjeline; grandsons, Rory, Joshua and Travis; granddaughters, Kryston, Erin and Kendyl; sisters, Elida, Argentina, Dina and Tina; brothers, Max, Jose, Arturo and Frank; and numerous beloved extended family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2011.

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Mary Zapata

July 6, 2011

Lizz, Gary, and Mrs. Lopez:

I was saddened to hear of the passing of such a good man. Although it's been a while, I still think of you all often. My regret is that I only found out today of your dad's passing while trying to find an email address to send Lizz a birthday card.

Your dad was always so nice...even if he was afraid that Lizz and I were up to something!! Believe me, I do know what you are feeling. My heart and prayers go out to you all.

Marta Cole Davis

March 26, 2011

Gary and Kim,
My condolences to you and your family.

Liz Lopez-Jones

March 24, 2011

Thank You to all our friends posting on this page. We are all fine and thankful for all of the blessings God bestowed on our family and his most precious gift to us - my father. The Manuel Lopez Family

Sally Bravo

March 23, 2011

Mrs. Lopez, Liz, Gary and Kenny, I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed. I regret that I didn't hear until today. I even missed the funeral. We have been praying for your dad and we will continue to pray for his soul. God bless you all. Sally, Robert and Francis Bravo

Kim Hancock

March 23, 2011

Kenny and the entire Lopez Family,
I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you all find comfort in the love and support extended by your many friends and family members.

March 23, 2011

Elizabeth and Fred
Joe and I offer you our deepest condolences, I know how close you were to your father. I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Joe and Helen Enriquez

Laura Lopez

March 23, 2011

I couldn't have been more blessed to be part of your loving family. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Manuel will be dearly missed.

Gloria Martinez

March 23, 2011

Dear Liz,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As I was reading about your father, I imagined him up in heaven playing his accordion for the Angels.

God Bless you and your family,
Gloria Martinez

edd/mary rodriguez

March 23, 2011

our prayers go out to the lopez family..god has blessed you all with many wonderful memories..

Debbie Conger-Biegel

March 22, 2011

"I'm sorry Elizabeth. I will be praying for you as you grieve this loss. But my heart also rejoices for your Daddy - enjoying his eternal reward, going where sickness can not follow. Free of pain & full of joy." I love ya my person! xox Debbie

Anelia Banda

March 22, 2011

Liz and Gary and family ... my prayers to you during this difficult time.

Debbie Biegel

March 22, 2011

Fred,Elizabeth & GerRee, prayers for comfort & peace for you and your loved ones. May your Dad rest in Christ Jesus til we see him again.We love you guys very much.
Jack & Debra Biegel

Ginny & Sandy Satterlee

March 22, 2011

Liz and Fred - Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. He sounds like he was quite a character. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

March 22, 2011

Manuel is the father of our friend, Elizabeth. I'm very sorry we never had the chance to meet in person,he left a wonderful legacy of hope and love alive in his family. Peace and Blessings, Carol and Jerry May

Carla DeMalade White

March 22, 2011

Gary & family,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Hold on to all the great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ginny Riley-Syring

March 21, 2011

Gary, I am sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Shari McCampbell

March 21, 2011

Gary, Liz and family...Our hearts are with you as you go through this difficult time. I did not realize your Dad was such a talented man...what an amazing life with so many memories made for you all to keep close! Shari Lambert-McCampbell, Suzanne Lambert-Chambers

Grady Gentry

March 21, 2011

Hi Gary, sorry to hear about your dad. I find comfort in the words of Christ in times like these.

March 21, 2011

Liz,

Our sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Father. Praying for God's comfort on you all.

Jerry & Terri Cramer

March 21, 2011

Liz & Fred - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rick & Debra Sherman

Robin Fielding

March 21, 2011

Liz,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's death. My thoughts are with you!

March 21, 2011

Ken and Cathy,

All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Warm Regards,
Your Phoenix Family

March 21, 2011

Liz, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad passing. I offer my condolences to you and the family. My prayers are with you all. Your Dad has left many great memories that we will never forget. God Bless!
Olga A. Vasquez

March 21, 2011

Dorothy, Liz, Ken and Gary, Our love and sympathy to all the family, from all the Lopez Family. Manuel leaves many many memories that we will never forget, especially his love for Music. He has truly joined the Golden Greatest Band in heaven! I can hear those heavenly chords .. You were all blessed with your wonderful husband, Father and great leader.. Dorothy, he leaves you and all your family all his wonderful legacy of the Good person, musician and gardner that he was..and his favorite passtime, Golfing! Our love and prayers are for all of you and your families. You are in our hearts ..
Dolores Mesa-Lopez

March 21, 2011

Elizabeth and Fred: My condolences to you on the loss of your dad (father-in-law). I know how your heart is feeling but our loved ones are in a place that only we can imagine. Hey I bet your dad and my dad are playing some great music!!! My dad loved to play his sax. :) Love ya.. . Barbara Rosales

Mandy Davis Byas

March 21, 2011

Liz, Gary and your families, I was so sorry to see the passing of your Dad. My sincere condolences to all of you - my prayers are with you.

March 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am real sorry for your loss. He was a good man. He will be greatly missed.

Simon DeLaCruz

Cathe Ashcraft

March 21, 2011

Dear Gary and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, it looks like he's had a full LONG life, my prayers are with y'all. in your time of mourning.. Rest in Peace Mr Lopez...

Rachel Bayona

March 21, 2011

R.I.P. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Lopez family, Our deepest condolences. I.C.C. family. Miramar, Florida

Bill Gentry

March 21, 2011

Kenny, I am sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.

Mary Henneman/ Pat Schumacher

March 21, 2011

Up here in Wisconsin, we can hear the sounds of an accordian streaming down from heaven.......

Our condolences and prayers to all you.

March 21, 2011

Our prayer's are with all the family. God Bless you all. Manuel may you rest in peace.

Frances E. Alvarez and Janie Young.
Stamford,Texas

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