Ambrosio was born to Jesus and Matilda Lopez September 22, 1926 in Tempe, Arizona. He married Aurelia Rodriguez and had 10 children. Ambrosio considered himself a jack of all trades, working as a carpenter, truck driver, and most notably as a Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy.
He loved music and singing and played the guitar and accordion. Ambrosio enjoyed building things, spending time with his family and friends and was always there to help others in need.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sons Manuel Lopez, Luis A. Lopez, & Ambrosio R. Lopez; daughter Margarita Lopez; brothers and sisters Manuela Roman, Luis Lopez, Catalina Belducia, Francisca Granado, Josefina Jaramillo, Trini Ortiz, Luis Navarro, Inez Navarro, & infant twin siblings.
Ambrosio leaves to cherish his memory children Roy Lopez, Ruth Lopez, Carlos Lopez, Eleanor Lopez-Valdez, Gilbert Lopez & Ana Lopez Cota; sisters Maria Chavez & Angelita Rivera; 22 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren.
A visitation for Ambrosio will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 at 8:00 AM at Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85042. A rosary will begin at 10:00 AM. Committal service will take place at 12:00 PM at Guadalupe Cemetery, 4649 South Beck Avenue, Tempe, Arizona 85282.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavencarrtenney.com for the Lopez family.
