CLARENCE JOSEPH "CAL" LOPEZ

1930 - 2024

Clarence Joseph Lopez "Cal", 93 of Sonora passed away peacefully with his family by his side March 28, 2024.
Cal was born April 2, 1930 to Joseph and Palmeda Lopez. He grew up in Oakland California and attended Castlemont High School where he met the love of his life Edna in the 9th grade. They were married for 74 years and together raised their three children Christina, Glenn and Kenneth.
In his early days, Cal worked various jobs for General Motors, Lucky Foods, driving truck and finally as a maintenance supervisor for a large Bay Area construction company until his retirement in the early 1980's. Not staying retired too long, Cal went to work for Walmart in the garden department where he was loved by many.
Cal had many hobbies including working in his yard, raising birds, building bird houses and taking Hawaiian vacations and cruises with life long friends. He also had a love for music and could play many instruments including the piano, the accordion, the harmonica and the ukulele. His children will always cherish the memories of the whole family gathering after dinner and singing while he played any one of his instruments. He was a man with a song in his heart!
The most important thing in this world to Cal or "Bomps" as his grandchildren called him, was spending time with his family. They all have fond memories of him telling stories of the good ol' days, large holiday gatherings, summers at Kennedy Meadows or just visiting while having a cold beer under the shade tree in the front yard.
Cal will always be remembered for his kind and gentle nature. To know him was to love him and he will be deeply missed.
Clarence is survived by his Daughter Christina (Mike) Whitney of Sonora; Son Kenneth Lopez of Sonora; Daughter-in-Law Kim Rodgers of Sonora; Grandchildren Brian (Michelle) Alberto, Mark (Cherie) Alberto, Kevin (Jackie) Alberto, Stacey (Jack) Klein, Joseph (Megan) Lopez; Great-grandchildren April, Austin, Chloe, Madison, Emerson, Cooper, Rylee and Jacob Alberto, Tyler, Hannah and Hudson Klein, and Deacon Lopez; Sister-in-Law Sotiria Knoblich; many loving nieces, nephews and life long friends.
Clarence is preceded in death by his wife of 74 years Edna Lopez, parents Joseph and Palmeda Lopez, son Glenn Lopez, and sister Dorothy Dean.
Services to be held 11AM April 27,2024 at Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home 225 E. Rose St. Sonora.