Carmelo Lopez Aponte

Carmelo Lopez Aponte, 95, of Houston, Texas, passed June 14, 2023. Carmelo was born to Antonio Lopez and Carmen Aponte Lopez, May 25, 1928, in Yauco, Puerto Rico. He was married to Consuelo Fernandez Aponte for 61 years, and they lived together in Houston, Texas. Together they raised 4 children.

He is survived by: Wife Consuelo Aponte, Son Carmelo Aponte Jr. (Patricia), Daughter Carmen Ramos (Robert), Son Alex Aponte, Daughter Iris Casas (Chris). He also leaves to cherish his memory his Grandchildren Krystin Nieto (Zeke), Matthew Casas (Caitlin), Carl Aponte (Lauren), Victoria Rodriguez (Adam), Courtney Patterson (Jacob), Carissa Aponte, Samantha Ramos, Molly Casas, and Olivia Casas. Great Grandchildren Ava Casas, Luke Nieto, Matthew Nieto, Lorelei Aponte, Nicolas Nieto, Vivian Patterson, Korina Nieto, and Benjamin Rodriguez.

He was preceded in death by Antonio Lopez, (Father), Carmen Aponte Lopez, (mother), brothers and sisters Alep Lopez, Angelina Lopez, Ana Adrover, and Amelia Hernandez.

Carmelo worked as a merchant seaman for 40 years and traveled the entire world multiple times. He enjoyed the Houston Astros, Puerto Rican music, dancing, and cooking. 

A visitation for Carmelo will be held Monday, June 26, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A committal service will occur Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Aponte family.