Ignacio T. Lopez, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Ignacio was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on July 13, 1936, to Leo T. Lopez and Cruz T. Lopez. He graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1955. Ignacio served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959 and worked at the Corpus Christi Army Depot for 26 years.
Ignacio was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Some of the things he enjoyed were listening to music, going to dances, watching the Dallas Cowboys, going to the Hill Country, and fixing things around the house.
Ignacio is preceded in death by parents, Leo T. Lopez and Cruz T. Lopez; sisters, Ernestina Bazaldua (Tina), Maria DeJesus Lopez (Susie), Macaria L. Tey, and Mary L. Sosa (Alicia); and brother, Baldemar Lopez (Balde).
Ignacio is survived by his wife, Maria Lopez; son, David Lopez (Cynthia); grandchildren, Joshua Lopez and Brianne Lopez; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the Veteran Administration staff of nurses, doctors, and caregivers who provided care and services to Ignacio.
Visitation will be held from 5 PM – 9 PM on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Funeraria del Angel – Memorial Holly, with a Holy Rosary to be recited later that night at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Rite of Committal and Interment with Final Military Honors will follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery at 2 PM.
