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Fernando Lopez Obituary
It is with great sadness and love in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, father-in-law and friend. Fernando F. Lopez died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 21, 2010.
Fernando was born on Jan. 30, 1936 in Gadsen, Ariz., and raised in Oxnard. Fernando attended Oxnard High School and enlisted in the Air Force at the tender age of 17 where he served his country and fought in the Korean War. Fernando lived in Japan and spoke Japanese fluently. He was an avid fisherman, an active volunteer with his grandchildrens' schools, self taught piano player, loved to travel and dedicated his life to his children, family and community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Candelaria and Gumercindo Romero, and son, Joseph Jess Gavia, and leaves behind the love of his life, Aurora Lopez, and daughters, Mary Segovia (Thomas), Camile Herrera (Faustino), Mary Barajas (Michael) and Rosemary Gonzales (Patrick), and 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept., 24, with the Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. at Griffin Family Funeral Chapel in Camarillo. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at the St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Camarillo, 482-1166.
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Memories and Condolences
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Margaret Parra
October 5, 2010
Mary S. and Mary B. and the rest of the family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. Give my love to your mom and may GOD hold your hand through the rough times ahead.
SANDY HILL
October 2, 2010
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT FERNANDO. I JUST FOUND OUT AND AM SORRY THAT I MISSED THE FUNERAL.
MY LOVE TO YOU ALL,
SANDY HILL
Arnie Blitstein
September 26, 2010
To Rosie, Pat and the entire family of Fernando Lopez. We are truly sorry to hear of Fernando's passing. He was a kind and caring man. I will always remember the stories he would tell me about his wife, kids and grandkids as he maned the BBQ at the Moorpark Saints Youth Football Games where his grandson Patrick played. He will truly be missed. He is one of the greatest Saints I know and I feel honored to have known him.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
The Blitstein Family: Arnie, Jackie, Nicole, Hannah and Jered
Don Rogers and Kathy Rathke
September 25, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Fernando Lopez. May happy memories and the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort during this time.
Cheryl Cowan
September 24, 2010
Dear Barajas Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Fernando(Grandpa) bring you comfort. He was a wonderful man whom I loved and I will truly miss his beautiful and infectious smile. May God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cheryl Cowan
Monica Garcia
September 24, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the family and to the Segovia's in particular. May you find comfort in your memories of the good times.
Mary Galván
September 24, 2010
My condolences Mary and to your family. My prayers are with you and may God see you all through this difficult time. You have many precious memories and those memories as well as the love your dad had for all of you will forever be in your heart.
Patricia Garcia
September 24, 2010
My condolences to Mary Barajas and her family on their loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Please keep us in mind if you need anything Mary. You were the rock for my mother when my dad recently passed away and I am forever grateful for that. We love you!
September 24, 2010
Fernando worked with my Dad, Ed Cannon, at Pep Boys in Ventura & Oxnard. Fernando was a true gentleman. After my dad passed away Fernando always brought my mom tamales at Christmas. She so looked forward to his visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fern, Connie & Jill Cannon
Tony & Susie Lopez
September 23, 2010
Dear Lopez Family, Our prayers are with you all during this sad time. He was a great man and you have beautiful memories in your heart to see you through.
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