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Jesse C. Lopez, proud veteran of the United States Air Force, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2023, at the age of 78. He was born on February 28, 1945 in San Antonio, TX. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Lopez; son, Jesse “JR” Lopez Jr.; mother Lucille and step-father Jack Zimmer; sister, Mary “Terry” Martinez; in-laws Mary and Alfred Castillo Sr.; brother-in-law Alfred Castillo Jr.; Sister-in-law Rachel Castillo; and Nephews, Robert Gutierrez, Alfred Castillo III, Anthony Castillo. Jesse is survived by is daughter Cynthia Lopez; son Christopher Lopez (Heather); brother Ralph Lopez (Chris); sister Edie Zimmer; sisters-in-law Amelia Benitez and Angelina Lee (Ruben), and numerous nieces and nephews. Jesse served his country for over 20 years in the United States Air Force as a Sgt., and retired as a TSgt. in the United States Air Force Reserves. Jesse was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and valued his service greatly. He often shared his experience inside aircraft's like C-123s and C-130s, and the United States Air Force recognized Jesse for his honorable service. He was awarded several commendations such as the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Jesse Charles Lopez, affectionately known by many names: Jess, Charlie, Collie, JLo, Coach, lived a full life with nothing but love and laughter. He married Anna on August 7, 1971, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, and together they built a strong and loving family. He was always proud of his children, and showed them everyday. Jesse enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and friends. He was a big jokester, and fond of putting a smile on your face. You could catch Jesse at a bowling alley, or working a concession stand at a West Campus football game, or a restaurant for a breakfast taco and a bowl of menudo. Jesse adored dancing with his wife, and trying to teach his kids how to dance to conjunto music. He never missed an episode of Prices Right or Judge Judy, and always loved a good cowboy movie. If Jesse wasn’t at home watching football on the weekends or at a Spurs game, he was traveling with his wife and children. He had fun playing cards, whether it was with family, or a game on the computer, or in a casino. Jesse has now been reunited with the love of his life Anna, and son JR. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with a procession from the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow the funeral home at San Fernando Cemetery II. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Jesse Charles Lopez

February 28, 1945 - July 25, 2023