Gerald E. Lopez Sr., age 66 of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2016. Gerald leaves behind his wife of 45 years Betsy; three grown children: Gerald (Shelly), Thomas & Melissa (Tyler); grandchildren: Sabrina (Andrew), Brandon (Erika) , Jaclyn (Joseph), Gerald III, Kristianna (Jesus), Joslin, Tyler & Gerald Douglas; great granddaughters: Bailee, Lylah and Roselly; siblings: Priscilla Jaramillo, Anthony (Bea), Bernard “Buma” & John (Tina); brother in law Billy Williams and sister in law Christie Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection, visitation 1 hour prior.