Manuel Lopez Morales

Born in Tucson, AZ on August 18th 1935 to Pedro and Ignacia. He was 1 of 5 children.

Attended Safford and then was the first graduating class of Pueblo High School.

He worked at a few local car dealerships to fuel his interest in automobiles before enlisting in the US Army.

He was stationed in Alaska as tank commander and served his active duty years before returning to Tucson.

He was married to Fidencia Campos and they had 3 children Jesus, Isabel and Sonia. He was also instrumental in raising Patsy, Grace, Frances and Tony.

He started his career at Dietz and sons body and paint honing his craft. He worked around town sharpening his skills and finished his career dedicating 20 years to SunTran. They were very appreciative of his creative work and his domino skills.

Over the years Manuel spent many of his working as well as his retired years focused on being a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. On any given day or evening he could be found on a baseball field, soccer field, at a dance event or mariachi performance. He was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s biggest supporter.

He fulfilled his life with all the adventures that were in store.

His love for his wife, family, cars, music, rodeo and artwork will truly be missed.