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John Lopez Obituary
John B. Lopez, 81, of Moorpark passed away Aug. 2, 2006.
Born in Simi Valley, he was a lifelong resident of Moorpark, where he raised his family and retired after 40 years of employment from Sunkist.
John was a proud member of the American Legion for 38 years and was recently honored in the Ventura County Star as a Mexican-American World War II hero.
John was an avid fan and 38-year season ticket holder for University of Southern California Trojan football. He enjoyed attending Moorpark High School football, soccer and softball games. Furthermore, he enjoyed taking annual fishing trips and attending annual family reunions, held at Yosemite National Park.
John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Laura; children, Bertha (husband Manuel) Barrera, Esther (husband Ernie deceased) Fernandez, Rita (husband Jr.) Hatcher, John (wife Cindy) Lopez and Steve Lopez, all of Moorpark; and siblings, Dario, David, Daniel, Joe, Benny and Louie Lopez and Lupe Casas. John's legacy continues through his 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Susano and Lupe Lopez; grandson, John Marcus Lopez; and brothers, Pete and Sammy Lopez.
His spirit and love of life will live in our hearts forever.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Moorpark United Methodist Church, 261 Flory Ave., Moorpark. The Rev. Stephen Hansted Meadows will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at Ivy lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura.
Arrangements are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Lopez
Caleb and Sandra Romero
August 24, 2006
Sorry we were not able to be at the services and our deepest condolences are to the Lopez family.
Filemon Rodriguez
August 17, 2006
To Laura and family I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lou Romero
August 15, 2006
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Will see you on next trip to Ca.Lots of love to Laura.
Monte and Shirley Abbath
August 11, 2006
So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel Fuentes
August 10, 2006
I was in the service with John Lopez and remember him as a good friend.
RITA SANCHEZ
August 9, 2006
Laura & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am so sorry, & hope to see you the next trip down to Moorpark. Love, Rita SANCHEZ
EVANGELINA,TRIANA,YLANNA AND JOSUE
August 8, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard & Della Delgado
August 6, 2006
Laura & Family
So sorry to hear about John. May God Bless you to bear the sorrow that now fills your hearts.
Our deepest sympathy.
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