Mario Ulysses Lopez

Mario Ulysses Lopez, 28, firefighter, died in San Antonio, Texas on January 31, 2015 after a battle with an aggressive form of leukemia. Mario courageously sought treatment at MD Anderson and was transferred to North Central Baptist hospital where he spent his last days.

He is survived by his parents, Mario and Leticia Lopez; wife, Anna Marie Mastee; siblings, Carlos and Maritza Lopez; relatives, friends, and firefighter/paramedic Brothers and Sisters.

Mario was born in Laredo, Texas and graduated from the United High School Engineering and Technology Magnet in 2004. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Texas in San Antonio in 2009.

While in college, he began fulfilling his need to serve others as a volunteer firefighter. He volunteered at several districts in Bexar County. His most recent position was with Bexar County District 2 Fire and Rescue.

This visitation will take place, Monday, February 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset North Funeral Home in San Antonio. The funeral mass will be held Tuesday, February 3 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. The burial will take place at 2 p.m. at the Catholic Calvary Cemetery in Laredo.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mario's memory at MD Anderson Cancer Center.