Lorenzo Lopez

Weslaco - Lorenzo H. Lopez, born in Ft. McKavett, Texas on June 11, 1938, to Rosendo and Paula Hernandez Lopez was called home to our Lord on September 29, 2015.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosendo and Paula, his brothers Genaro Lopez and Guadalupe Lopez. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cruz G. Lopez of Weslaco, Texas, son Ray Lopez (Suzie) of Gig Harbor, Washington, son Rick Lopez of Federal Way, Washington, daughter Cynthia Garza (Artemio) of Weslaco, Texas, son Gaspar Lopez (Sandy) of Gig Harbor, Washington, son Alonzo Lopez (Kathy) of Lake Jackson, Texas, and daughter Belinda Maldonado (Tommy) of Sugar Land, Texas, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Everardo Lopez of Altus, Oklahoma, Joe Lopez of Houston, Texas, and sister Angela Yzaguirre of Olney, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Lorenzo married the love of his life on November 16, 1957, in Altus, Oklahoma, where they had their first two sons. They moved to California in 1962, for a brief time, where they welcomed their first daughter. They settled in the state of Washington in 1963, where they raised their six children. He earned his living by working as a field laborer. Lorenzo was a devout Catholic, a Cursillista, Knight of Columbus, and a devoted, faithful servant of his Church. In 1982, Lorenzo moved his family back to his home state of Texas where he worked as a maintenance contractor for the chemical industries until his retirement in 2001. Lorenzo settled in Weslaco, Texas, where he was a parishioner and greeter of St. Pius X Catholic Church. His warm smile and loving demeanor was the first thing many saw upon their arrival. Lorenzo was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, sports, music, and dancing. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed laughing and making others feel joy. His greatest joy were his children and grandchildren. Lorenzo considered himself a wealthy man, not in material things, but in his faith and family. He would complete his day by reading Scripture from his Bible that was reverently kept by his favorite chair. He will forever be missed by those who love him most.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name, to St. Pius X, Tree of Life Building Fund.

Visitation will be held on Friday October 2, 2015 from 10am - 5pm at McCaleb Funeral Home in Weslaco with a 7pm Rosary at St. Pius Catholic Church in Weslaco. Funeral Mass is set for Saturday, October 3, 2015, 10am at St. Pius Catholic Church in Weslaco. Burial to follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.

Funeral arrangements are under the directions of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco.