Albert Lopez

Al and wife, Diana Lopez, moved to Henderson, NV in 1990. Al was a programmer/mathematician, working in the Aerospace Industry as a job shopper. Some of his employers were Boeing, Rohr, McDonnell Douglas, and Lockheed. His work consisted of programming parts for aircraft and the space shuttle. While serving in Korea as Navy corpsman, assigned to the Marine Corps in the Korean Conflict, he was the recipient of the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts, with Combat V. His bravery under enemy fire was extraordinary, a true selfless hero. In Las Vegas, Al worked for Teamsters Local 631 for over 15 years. He was an active member of MOPH (Military Order of the Purple Hearts).

His passions were many including flying as a private pilot in his Cessna 150, and scuba diving. He was so proud of his catch of a 10 pound lobster. An avid golfer, he loved watching and participating in golf tournaments. At age 70, and at age 80, on his birthday, he jumped out of an airplane. He was a gymnast in high school. He loved music, especially Bob Dylan, attending many of his concerts.

Travel was his passion; enjoying life to the fullest, experiencing a thirst for knowledge and adventure. Al was a compassionate man, always thinking of others before himself. A sense of humor that knew no bounds. Always had a quick joke, many of them he improvised. He could have been a stand-up comedian.

Al is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Diana Lopez and daughters, Linda Lopez and Lisa and Mark McQuaid, Steve Surace and Dawn Surace step son and Janice and Shawn McNamara and Denise Surace stepdaughters. Grandchildren, Kelsey and Riley McQuaid, Travis, Jessica and Kassandra Salley, Carissa and Kyle Surace, Corey and Stephanie McNamara.

He lived, and loved life his way.

A celebration of his Life will be held, Monday, December 16, 2013 at 10:00 am at Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.