May 30, 1951-February 20, 2020
Born to Berta Anna Zwirlien and Carl Gilbert Lopez and survived by his three sisters, Sylvia Hanks, Rose Marie Borego, and Marie Elena Lopez. Also, survived by his five children Aristeed Lopez, Serannya Torres, Kasha Eaton, Antonette Braddock and Joseph Lopez and 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Karl was born in Germany and arrived in the United States as a small child when his father was stationed in Missouri. The Lopez family later settled in Colorado Springs, where Karl resided until he found his forever home in Gold Field Colorado.
Karl was an avid outdoorsman, and took every opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with his family and friends. Karl especially enjoyed his time outdoors hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons; Karl enjoyed archery, black powder, and was a collector of knives.
A memorial service will be held at the Hillside Community Center located at 925 S. Institution St. in Colorado Springs, on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM