Richard M. Lopez

1966 - 2020

Richard M. Lopez obituary, 1966-2020, Novato, CA

Richard M. Lopez

1966 - 2020

BORN

1966

DIED

2020

Richard Lopez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2020.
Richard Michael Lopez July 6, 1966 - Aug. 10, 2020 On August 10, Rick Lopez, a resident of San Rafael, passed away suddenly. Rick was a lifelong resident of Marin County. He was 54 years old. Born in Daly City, CA, Rick soon moved to Marin County with his family. He attended grammar school at St. Patrick in Larkspur and Neil Cummins in Corte Madera and graduated from Redwood High School in Larkspur. Rick worked for the St. Vincent de Paul Society in San Rafael for several years in various capacities and was remembered as a kind, conscientious and loyal employee. For years, Rick struggled with drug addiction but fought back with the love and support of the good people and programs at St. Vincent. During that time, he established some very close friendships that helped him get through some challenging times. Rick is survived by his father, Ricardo Lopez; his brother, Robert Lopez (Cathie); and two nephews, Nicholas and Michael Lopez. Rick will be missed by many people. A private family service will be held. He will be laid to rest alongside his mother, Margaret Lopez, at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in San Rafael. Donations can be made in his name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County, P.O. Box 150527, San Rafael, CA 94915.

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August 17, 2024

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Joe Taylor

August 17, 2024

Not forgotten ...

Joe

August 17, 2023

Never forgotten

Nathan Brenner

September 29, 2020

RICKY LOPEZ WAS A KIND AND CARING FRIEND, WHO HAD THE SUPPORT OF A VERY LOVING FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCES TO ROB, MR. LOPEZ AND THE LATE MAMA LOPEZ WHO LOVED RICKY DEARLY. I AM SURE THE TWO OF THEM ARE HAPPY TOGETHER AND PEACEFUL IN THE AFTERWORLD. REST IN PEACE RICKY!

Steven K Tardy

September 22, 2020

Lost touch with him after high school. Richard was always a great guy to be around. Glad he's free from his demons. Rest in peace brother.

Nima

September 7, 2020

Rest easy brother.

Nima

September 7, 2020

Pete Peters

September 4, 2020

Ricky, Dominic, Adam and myself were housemates in San Rafael on Park St. up until 2019, but we were friends before that. I first met him in 2014 when we were living the wild life and we all came thru adversity and became better people.
Ricky was smart, funny, witty, resourceful and a great guy.
I'm stunned at his passing and he will be greatly missed.
See you on the other side my friend...

Stathi

August 31, 2020

Rick was a smart, witty and well spoken man. He was good company and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.

Davey Cameron

August 28, 2020

Richard was like a brother to me I will miss him dearly.

Nicole Baker

August 24, 2020

Rest in Peace my dear friend! I am going to miss you but I know you are one of God's Earth Angel's now! I have 40 years of fond memories of you and I and our quirky fun solid friendship starting at Redwood High of you there for me and I there for you. When I found out you passed I refused to believe it, and went about my day in denial, but slowly as I moved around my house grieving deeply for you I realized you are in a better place... and there is no need to grieve you but to hold you close as the friend you are to me and always have been and always will be. I will celebrate our goofy memories are good memories and all our long talks together. I keep seeing the shine your eyes always get when you smile as if you were standing right here. So farewell for now my sweet friend I will see you again I promise! Thank you for being my loyal friend and allowing me to be yours! Shine on Rick! I will carry our friendship in my heart till we see each other again. God Bless you and your Family!

Damian Morgan

August 24, 2020

Ricky Lo Lo, will miss you bro, my brother you will always be. You saw the good in me, and everyone in our circle of friends.
Watch over us. Love you,


Zo Zo (You called me)

Joseph Taylor

August 24, 2020

I've known Ricky almost 25 years. I've seen his pains and struggles, but I've been fortunate to see his authentic heart

It seems that God gives us the right amount of time to change our course for the better before he calls us home ..... Let's focus on loving one another in Ricky's honor

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