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CHARLES A. LOPEZ aka RUST EPIQUE FEB 29, 1968 - MARCH 9, 2004
Charlie A. Lopez, 36, died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Charlie was born in Stockton, California. He was raised in Modesto where he graduated from Grace Davis High School and attended Modesto Junior College. Charlie moved to Hollywood in 1988 where he became know as Rust Epique.
Charlie, aka Rust, truly enjoyed and lived his 36 years to the fullest, never taking a second for granted. He was naturally a creative person and expressed this through his art and passion for music in which he expressed himself. He ventured with such projects as being the lead guitarist for Crazytown on their platinum selling CD Gift of Game, which included Butterfly, & then venturing into creating his own bands, Rustandthesuperheroes; Pre)thing, whose album, 22nd Century Lifestyle, on V2 Records was soon to be released.
In his youth, he was a talented soccer player, but his true love was with his guitar. His talent took Rust all over the world where he was able to meet and befriend numerous people.
Rust Epique was truly an original sole and made a career out of what made him truly happy, making music.
He will sadly be missed by those who knew him or were affected by his music, but will never be forgotten.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Halie Epique of Las Vegas, Nevada, parents David Charles and Adella Alvira Lopez, sister Elizabeth Monica Lopez, brother Nicholas David Lopez, all of Modesto, California.
A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday during visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. at Eaton Family Funeral Service. A Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Ceres. Burial at Ceres Cemetery.
Charlie doubleRust Epiquedouble Lopez, play your music in heaven for all to hear.
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Ray Butterfield
December 27, 2015
Still think of you, Charlie...Miss you, even though we were not close, your dad and I have been friends for many years....My daughters, Debbie and Rachel went to school with you...I just talked with your dad a couple of days ago....I pray that one day we'll ALL be together again in HEAVEN.....Until that day, may the LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....Gone, but not forgotten....Ray Butterfield....
Sharyn Robbins
March 4, 2006
For all who continue to mourn the loss of Halie J's husband, Rust Epique, the Lopez's family son, brother, cousin and friend, I know Rust is watching all from above. I know he is playing his music for all to hear above. Halie J's grandmother passed one day later, but has been able to meet and hear Rust's music. Listen with your hearts. Continued prayers and love to all, especially my daughter, Halie J, who should also be thought of daily for she misses Rust unbelievably...treasures the memories they shared, and will always.
Love Mom
John Sykes III
March 2, 2006
Happy Birthday Charlie! You are missed, but never forgotten by your Big Cuz.
John Sykes III
adela lopez
March 1, 2006
your always in my heart...happy
birthday son....m o m
ELIZABETH LOPEZ
March 1, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUST...CHARLIE...
FROM YOUR SISTER
Angie and Luis Sr. Soria
April 10, 2005
Dear Adella, David, Monica & Nick,
You all are always in our hearts and prayers. Through our own experience of the loss of a loved one, the memories we hold close to our hearts is what gives us the strength to allow us to take one day at a time. We love you very much!! God Bless you all=)
Ilene Slater
March 21, 2005
Dave, Adela, Nick, and Monica:
I know it has been a year, but I hadn't been in touch with Charlie for a while, and I just found out about his passing away last week. I can't yet quite come to terms with it. Rust influenced and inspired my life, and my son Ian's life so very much. Rust was 25 when we met, and Ian was 11. Rust took Ian under his wing, and taught him some good stuff. Ian is now 22, and he is a photographer. It was Rust who gave him his first video camera, and his first guitar, for that matter. He was such a huge part of both of our lives. Yes, Rust could be wild, but he opened my eyes to a wonderful and vibrant world. Rust left his mark on things, as well as people, and, to this day, I will open a drawer, or a book, or even my sewing kit (yes, he tagged my sewing kit!)and he is there. I am now a substance abuse counselor and therapist, and I work in Hollywood, not far from the places Rust and I had lived. I always thought that maybe I would see him driving along or something. Now I know he'll always be there. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Charlie is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.
Ilene Slater
elizabeth lopez
March 1, 2005
Happy Birthday Brother...I miss You dearly..
Love your sister
Mookie
MAMA LOPEZ
February 28, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...I LOVE YOU
Maegaret Lopez
September 12, 2004
Uncle David, Aunt Dillie, Mookie, and Nick
just wrighting to say every day as im in class listening to the teacher talk im always thinking about charley and all the times he took us to the park on thanksgiving. some times at night when i look at his pictures i cant stop crying and its hard knowing that im never gonna see charley again or here him play his music. well i love you charley and ill never for get you. your rocker cousin MINIRUST.
(its a nick name your band gave me after they found out i was just like you in every way).
love you charley
RUST PLAY YOUR MUSIC IN HEAVEN AND ROCK ON......LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY YOUR SISTER MONICA.............
April 24, 2004
MOOKIE
April 21, 2004
David,Adella,Monica and Nick would like to thank everyone for your support and kind words of our beloved son, brother and friend. Please continue your prayers for Charlie "rust".
The Lopez"s
Mike Flynn
April 13, 2004
Mr & Mrs Lopez,
I wish you and your family well and my prayers are with you.
Rust was an excepional person in so many ways and you should be proud of the boy you raised and the man he had become.
Rust and I became friends about 12 years ago in Los Angeles. I had a business on Sunset Blvd.After hours he would often use the office to practice with his band, this was way before Crazy Town.
I'm not a musician and not in the music business.
Even though we are two diffrent types of people, somehow me and this guy connected and remained good friends over the years.
People should know that even though there has been so much written about Rust's musical talents and acomplishments,he also had many other great traits.
I could write for days about what a great person he was,and the joy he brought to everyone.
He had an excellent sense of humor and a lot of presence, just hanging out with him and watching football was a blast.
He would think nothing of it to help someone ....even if he didn't really know them that well.
He was so much more than a fantastic musician, he was a very caring person,with a soft side.
His early death has left a impact on me like I've never felt before.
I will never forget him and feel blessed to have known him for the time that I did.
Always A Friend to Rust
Mike Flynn Los Angeles
Mike Flynn
April 13, 2004
Rust and I became friends about 12years ago in Los Angeles.I have no musicial talents what so ever and never aspired to.Some how me and this guy connected I"m from the east coast and he from the west coast. There has been so much written about him and him musical talent(and talented he was) but I thought people should know even though music was his life;he had many other admiral traits.He had an excellent sense of humor and would always help you out if you needed help(even though he tried not to let you see this side of him) He was so much more than a fantastic musician.I just wanted to let people know this about him. His early death has left a impact on me like I never felt before. I have this felling that as time goes on I will only miss him more.I know i will never forget him as long as I live.
Always A Friend to Rust
Mike Flynn
TINA (JACKSON)LININGER
April 7, 2004
ADELLA,
WE WERE SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I MET CHARLIE THROUGH MY HUSBAND,CHRIS AND BROTHER IN LAW BOBBY LININGER, BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HE WAS ALWAYS SO FULL OF ENERGY AND FUN. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
THE LININGERS
Paul Ustach
April 6, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Lopez,
I haven't seen Charlie since we were kids. I always liked and respected your son both on and off the soccer field. He was a fine athlete, fierce competitor, and loyal team mate (no doubt he used these qualities to become successful in the music biz). He was always fun to be around and had a great sense of humor. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Linda Gibson
April 4, 2004
Rust was so full of life. I knew him in LA in the early 90s before he hit it big with Crazytown. I'm shocked and saddened by his death. Solace to all his family...
ANITA AGUINIGA
March 28, 2004
Adella & David,
It saddened me to hear/read about the loss of your son, although he remains alive in your memories of the joy he brought you and your family, not only in his presence, but in his love for music. God bless you and your family, and peace be with you all. (Anita & Erica)
Winquist
March 26, 2004
Rust,
Thanks for sharing your music with us, and for being such a big influence on our brother! You'll be missed every day! With our deepest sympathies,
The Winquist Family
Steve kenn (a crazy town fan)
March 25, 2004
God bless you Rust,i'm in shock.Sympathies to your family and friends who have lost a musical genius.
Sharyn Robbins
March 23, 2004
May the legacy of Rust Epique live on through his music and artwork.
I will truly miss my son-in-law, but he will be missed most by his wife, my daughter, Halie J. He will live on through her devotion to him.
God bless the Lopez family and friends for all they have done, and continue to do in this most difficult time.
Patty Soria
March 20, 2004
Dave, Adella, Monica, and Nick:
I am deeply sorry and saddened to hear about Charlie's sudden passing. I pray that you find strength and comfort in one another, and remember that your friends and family are here to support you always. May God bless you and keep you strong.
With Love and Support,
Patty Soria & Jesse Galvan
Manuel Soria
March 20, 2004
Dave, Adella, Nick,and Monica,
I'm truly sorry to hear of the loss your son and brother. I know that it is not easy to lose a loved one, and I ask God to be with you during this difficult time.
With Love
Manuel Soria
Louie Soria Jr
March 17, 2004
Dave,Adella,Monica and Nick
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Charlie. I can remember as a child going to watch Charlie playing soccer. Charlie was always energetic and seemed to give his all in everything he did. May God bless you and your family during these difficult times.
Louie Jr,Jennifer and Family
John Sykes III
March 16, 2004
To the Lopez's Family
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My prayers are with you always.
Love your Cuz John H. Sykes III
Angie (Soria) Glavan
March 16, 2004
Adella and Dave, Nick and Monica. I was so sad to hear of Charlie's sudden passing. May God keep you close through this difficult time. Adella and Dave you are so very special to all of Elva's children. I will never forget our good times we shared together as children, growing up. Charlie had such a magnetic smile and once gave me some encouraging words while I was growing up and stuggling in my youth. He will forever be remembered. May God Bless those of you he left here to fulfill his dreams. I love you guys.
Always family...Angie (Soria) Galvan, Martin, Monique and Amanda
Judy Brown
March 16, 2004
To my dear friend from work and her family who provide such good stories I enjoy hearing - no one can understand the loss you are feeling. Charlie will always be part of you and he will never be forgotten.
malissa saltos
March 16, 2004
To My Cuz: You will always be remembered as our "Charlie". We love you.
Jim Laurenti
March 16, 2004
Friend always.
Angela Arceo-Wray
March 16, 2004
Aunt Della, Uncle David, Monica, and Nick. I am sorry to here about my cousin Charlie. You all are in my heart and prayers.
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