Obituary of Gilbert Michael Lopez

Gilbert Michael Lopez went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 30, 1941.

Gil was raised in Orange County, graduated from Western High School and attended Fullerton College. He married his true love, Luciana, on September 24, 1966.  They shared a lifetime of love and were blessed with 52 years of marriage.  Gil loved the Lord and served as a Deacon at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church for many years. His still voice commanded respect but also gave peace and love.  His smile was a testimony of the pure love that poured from his heart. He was a Deacon of the Phoenix Diocese, member of Knights of Columbus and a Scout Master. He enjoyed serving the church and community, playing music, fishing, and being with family and friends.

Gil is preceded in death by his parents; Antonio and Antonia Lopez and son; Richard.

He is survived by his loving wife; Luciana Lopez, sons; Gilbert (Marina), Marco (Kathi), and John (Cindy) Lopez, daughters; Kathy (Sherwin) Dunn and Gabriela Barclay, sisters; Caroline Kovacs and Rosemary Jarnagan, fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A Visitation and Rosary Service will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

GIl will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery of Orange, California on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.