Mr. Michael Joseph Lopez's Obituary
Michael Joseph Lopez, 68, of Channelview, TX was born on January 16, 1960 in Houston, TX to parents Claro G. Lopez and Maria Luisa Oliva and passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Michael was the second of six children. He grew up in Houston, TX and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and Milby High School. He later received several technical degrees and began his career as an Electrical Engineer. On July 2, 1970, Michael was married to Lillian Aguilar, his loving wife of 48 years. Michael attended Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church. In 2015, after 42 years of service in the field, he retired and dedicated his time to spending time and vacationing with his children and grandchildren, and especially loved his time fishing with them.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother. Michael is survived by his wife, Lillian R. Lopez; brothers, Claro Lopez Jr. and Bernard Lopez; son, Mike Lopez and wife Leticia; daughters, Cathy Martinez and husband Lalo Martinez and Jennifer Lopez; as well as his 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The Lopez family will be receiving friends and family at their home in Michael’s honor on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
At this time, the Lopez Family would like to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time, your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
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