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Joseph A. Lopez passed away at the age of 64 on January 7, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Joe, as he was called by family and friends, was born on March 22, 1957, to Jose and Aurora Lopez. He was raised in El Rio along with his 4 siblings. After graduating from Rio Mesa High School in 1975, he enlisted in the US Army and was in the 101st Airborne Division, stationed at Fort Ord. He was proud to have served and it was one of the most memorable times of his life.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother, Tony Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia to whom he was blessed with 44 years of marriage, his 5 children: Stephanie Rodriguez(Joe), Gabriel Lopez (Mara), Mark Lopez (Veronica), Jennifer Silva (Michael), Daniel Lopez (Veronica) and 17 grandchildren: Samuel, Andrew, Mia, Juliana, Joaquin, Lillyanna, Branden, Zoe, Mark Jr., Mikayla, Hailey, Natalie, Jacob, Arianah, Emily, Michael III, and Nathan; His siblings, George Arellano, Lynette Wendland, and Laura Lopez, along with many nieces and nephews.
Joe was an extremely proud family man who wouldn't hesitate to talk about his kids and grandkids to anyone who would listen. He loved his family and wanted everyone to know it. If the family wasn't the topic of conversation, it was about his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. He loved sports and spent a lot of time coaching his kids and grandkids. When he wasn't coaching, he could always be counted on to be in the stands cheering them on. He had a lively spirit that just attracted people to him. His superpower was being able to walk into a room and leave, having made everyone a friend. He enjoyed being the center of attention, dancing, and singing along to his favorite music, he was never afraid to just be himself. His presence will truly be missed by all who knew him.
A visitation for Joe will be held at the Reardon Funeral Home, 511 N. A St. Oxnard, CA 93030, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 3 pm to 9 pm, with the Rosary being recited at 6:30 pm. The Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Santa Clara Church, 323 S. E. St., Oxnard, CA 93030, at 10 am. Burial will immediately follow at Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard.
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