Paul Estrada Lopez

Corporal Paul E. Lopez, 69, died peacefully in his Kansas City, MO home on Sept. 18, 2016. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was part of the 1st Battalion 9th Marines & 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines from 1966 – 1969.

Paul was born April 24, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Florentino and Andrea Lopez. In 1966, he joined the armed forces and was assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps. He was then deployed to the Vietnam front lines as a private. From there he became a corporal in 1968. The next year, he was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart.

Cpl. Lopez was a strong and brave soldier, as well as a loving father. He married Rosa Lopez in Kansas City, MO in 1990. He dedicated his career to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) where he would spend 35 years influencing the lives that were around him and will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa; daughters, Monica, Lisa, and Malessa; his son, Alex; his 4 grandchildren; his 2 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Florentino Jr and Jesse; his dear friends, Art and Jesse Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his five brothers and four sisters.

A viewing will take place at McGilley Midtown Chapel on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5 pm – 7 pm with a rosary prayed at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway KCMO, the next day, Friday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 am with the burial following immediately in Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to VA Volunteer Services, c/o Hospice, 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128.