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Michael Lopez Obituary
1955 ~ 2016
Michael Anthony Lopez, 61, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away March 6, 2016. He was born January 30, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Benceslado and Elizaida Lopez. He grew up in Lark and Midvale, Utah. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1973. He was employed by the U. S Postal Office in West Jordan, Utah and subsequently retired.
He is survived by his sons Eric (Jenae) and Aaron (Kimberly), grandchildren Jason, Gabriella, Aria, Landon, Bryson and Stella, all from Colorado. He is survived by siblings Genevieve Quintana, Edward (Theresa), Bernice Martinez, Benceslado (Charlene), Robert, Lucy Wright, and Edna Downing (Steve). He is preceded in death by his son Barry, parents Benceslado and Elizaida, brothers Joe, Adelaido, Manuel, and sister Edelia (Rudy) Romero.
In his youth, Mike played little league baseball and football. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Mountain View Golf Association. He enjoyed the Utes, Utah Jazz, and trips to Wendover. They did not compare to his following of the Oregon Ducks. He will be remembered as a color coordinated "Duck" fan. His greatest treasure in life was his three boys and grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016, with Rosary starting at 7 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 624 W. Lennox St., Midvale. A Mass will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing one hour prior to Mass at the church. Burial will be at the West Jordan City Cemetery. www.goffmortuary.com
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Glayde Lundgren
March 11, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about one of my best friends in High School and after until after marriage and kids we lost touch which was very regretful we had some great, great times together the Three Amigos me, you and Bruce I love you brother and will miss you dearly. I want to apologize to Bernice, Edna, Bobby and all the rest of the family I just found out today Friday at 1:00 P.M. or I would have been there you will be in my prayers Michael.
Marge
March 11, 2016
Rest in peace Mike. Thank you for the 3 wonderful children that you gave me. Give Barry a big hug for me! To the Lopez family I am so sorry for your loss and thank you for the support to Eric & Aaron.
I'll miss you Mike.
Josie Garcia Martinez
March 11, 2016
My prayer's go out to the Lopez family in your time of need while you lay your son, brother, father and grandfather to rest. May he rest in peace.
Cody Christensen
March 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I aswell am devastated hearing of Mikes passing. Although he and I only spent a few short years around each other back in the early 90s, they were some of my best teenage memories. I remember the road trip to Cheyenne one summer to bring you boys back to West Jordan to stay for a month or two. We had a great time that year, and tons of great memories! So sorry for your loss of a great man, and a true friend. Rest in peace "Margaret"
Trudy Oliver Gibson
March 10, 2016
I remember Michael as a little boy.Bobby and Micheal would come to our house and my Dad would always tease them and call them little girls.To the Lopez Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your brother,May he rest in peace!!
Chris Lopez
March 10, 2016
Uncle Mike, I love you. I'll never forget the times we had together and your infectious laugh. Thank you for always being good to me.
Our condolences go out to the twins and our Lopez family. May God bless us all with peace and comfort during this time.
Chris & Aimee Lopez
Kevin Lopez
March 9, 2016
We will miss you Uncle Mike! My first memories of you were some of the best times of my life. You helped my dad coach when Fif and I played little league baseball. I could tell my dad really loved having his little brother around to help him out. You guys were a great team. Those were the first of many more memories. When you had your boys and when you talked about the three of them, you were always so proud. May God bless you Eric/Janae, Aaron/Kim. I know we don't get to see you all too often, but we track you on FB. We love seeing pics of you and the kids and we send you all our thoughts and love from Utah. May God bless the extended Lopez family, all our aunts, uncles and cousins... Rest in peace, Uncle!
Love Kevin and Amanda Lopez Family
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