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Roger G. Lopez, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November, 25, 2018 at Brookdale Medical Center Kingsley, a caring and loving community in San Antonio, TX. From his birth on a ranch in Oak Island, TX, on January 30, 1932 to his passing on Sunday, he nourished people around him with faith, hope, love, and service. He was born in the small town of Oak Island, TX, to Manuel and Amada Lopez and was the youngest of 9 children. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was the only sibling to graduate from High School. Roger was the Salutatorian of the first graduating Class of 12 students and a Proud Cardinal at Southside High School. As a PFC in the US Army, he went on to become an Army Veteran of the Korean War serving two years. While serving in the Korean War, Roger was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, and the United Nations Service Medal (Korea). Roger married and had 5 children. His wife, Ruth, was a Southwest ISD Dragon, graduating as Valedictorian. Three of his 5 children when on to become Valedictorians with his youngest graduating 5th in her Class. Roger was loved by many and served 9 years on his Alma Mater’s SISD School Board. Upon release from the Army he became a Civil Servant at Kelly AFB through his retirement at the age of 55. He loved his family with all that he had in him. Roger lived with his family on a 33 acre ranch in Elmendorf, TX where he took pleasure in farming and caring for his cattle and fruit orchard. Roger was a heavily involved and dedicated Community Servant for his Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church “El Carmen” in San Antonio, TX proudly serving his Parish by dedicating his time to fundraising and managing festivals “La Jamaica”. After Retirement, he went on to become a member and the Financial Advisor for The Knights of Columbus at his El Carmen Parish for several years. Roger touched many lives with his loving heart. Roger is preceded in death by his eldest daughter Rachel Lopez, his wife Ruth V. Lopez, and his daughter Cynthia Lopez Martinez “Cindy”. He is survived by his sons, Roger Rene Lopez (Carol) and Robert V. Lopez “Rob” (Molly), and his youngest daughter, Sandra Ann Solis (Nick), as well as, his granddaughters, Amanda Nicole (Vincent), Samantha Suzette (Gabino), Jaidynne Ruthe, Francesca Raquel, Genevieve Ruth, grandson, James Maikal, great granddaughters, Adalyn Ruth, Jolene Grace, Cassedy Brynn, Laureli Cynthia, and great grandson, Jarrett Jace. He, also, is survived by Raul G. Martinez “Roy” (widower of his daughter, Cindy), loving Kenneth and Celi Aldrich and family who loved their “PAPA” Lopez, his sister-in-law, Concepcíon “Conchita” Balderrama and brother-in-law, Manuel Vargas and many nieces and nephews. He will be, dearly, missed by his loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous relatives, and abundance of friends. Whenever he would arrive safely from a journey or trip, our DAD would, always, do the sign of the cross and say to himself, “Gracias a Dios todo poderoso!” We love you, cherish the time we had with you, and will miss you, immensely—DADDY, our sweet Angel!

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Roger G. Lopez

January 30, 1932 - November 25, 2018