Augustin Manrique Lopez

Augustin Lopez Obituary

Decorated Air Force veteran Augustin "Augie" Manrique Lopez was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion for his family was evident in his eyes, which would light up in the company of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had time to reminisce about the Air Force or for a game of peek-a-boo with his grandchildren.
An avid sports fan, Augie rooted for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions with his wife of 50 years, Marilyn (nee Tholl). He played semi-pro football for the Air Force "Itazuke AB Eagles" while stationed in Japan. Augie coached his children in softball, baseball and football and attended his grandchildren's games, where he cheered enthusiastically, often springing for treats after games.
Born in Topeka, Kansas, on May 29, 1940, he met his wife at a CYO dance when he was 18. He has been with the love of his life, Marilyn, ever since. After graduating from Hayden High School in 1959, Augie enlisted in the Air Force. Augie and Marilyn were married in Biloxi, Mississippi, on April 22, 1960, on Keesler Air Force Base. They traveled the world together with the Air Force. Augie served in Mississippi, Germany, Nebraska, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, North Dakota and Kansas.
After retiring from the Air Force as a master sergeant in 1982, Augie and Marilyn moved to Derby, Kansas, where he finished his bachelor's degree in business administration. Later, they moved to Battle Creek, where he worked for the Defense Logistics Service Agency for 20 years.
Augie was active in many aspects of the Catholic church and reached the status of Third Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Augie's memberships included VFW, K of C, OYC, SAC Underground, The Flying Air Command and the 18th SOS Stinger Gunship Squadron.
The couple moved to Oscoda in 2004 and are members of the Holy Family Parish of East Tawas.
Augie passed away on Dec. 25, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn; daughters, Catherine (Eric) Schmidt of Augusta, Kan., and Lisa (Brian) Bowser of Wichita, Kan.; son, Tony (Karen) Lopez of Oscoda; grandchildren, Michael, Nathan, Robert, Jacqueline, Christopher, Christine, Augustin, Amanda, Taylor, Sydney, Avery and Maya; great-grandchildren, Patricia and Rayelle; and brothers, Raymond of Topeka, Kan., and Joseph of San Antonio, Texas.
A Rosary Vigil will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, at 6 p.m. and a scripture service at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oscoda. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Veterans Association.

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Published by Iosco County News-Herald from Dec. 29, 2010 to Jan. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Augustin Lopez

9 Entries

Mary (Bebe) Rios (Lopez)

January 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, sorry I did not see my cousin in later years, but I remember our childhood years. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.

Candy Corbin

January 6, 2011

Dear Marilyn and Family,

It was my pleasure to know and work with Augie at the Federal Center. He was such fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathies,
Candy Corbin

Pat Pound

January 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayer will be with Augie's family. With sympathy, Pat (Connor) Pound (Hayden Classmate '59)

Denisha

January 5, 2011

My deepest condolences goes out for your precious loss. I can't even imagine the thoughts and feelings running through you right now. Pain, and sorrow can be unbearable at times like this. May God's Word give you the Strength and Comfort you need in your time of need.

January 5, 2011

DEAR MARILYN & FAMILY,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF AUGIE. I'M SO SORRY I CAN NOT BE THERE ON FRIDAY AS I AM IN LAS VEGAS VISITING MY DAUGHTERS. I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE, MONICA RODRIGUEZ

Victor Collazo

January 4, 2011

My sympathy to the Lopez family, i knew Auggie from the Air Force at Mcconnell AFB, and attended Kansas Newman college on base.,with him.

Chris Yoder

January 4, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. It was a pleasure working with him at the Federal Center. He was always a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Mary Ritter Jones

January 4, 2011

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Augie at the Federal Center - when he said something, you knew he meant it. That's rare. His passing makes the world poorer but Heaven richer.

Gerri Lyman

January 4, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Lopez family. I knew Augie from the Federal Center. He is a very nice man whom I had the privilege of knowing. He is now your guardian angel looking down on you.

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