4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
LOPEZ, JR., GEORGE A.
George A. Lopez Jr, husband, dad, tata, son, brother, and friend passed away on January 21st, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born to George and Margaret Lopez on March 20th, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona.. George grew up in Phoenix where he would eventually meet his loving wife of 43 years, Victoria J. Lopez, at East High School after she sprained his ankle with one swift kick. These loving high school sweethearts would later move on to build a life together and raise 4 children, daughter Sonya (Jose Salazar), and sons George the III, Adrian (Valeria), and Manuel (Steven Gallet) Lopez. Eventually, George became a beloved tata to nine beautiful grandchildren, Rosalinda, Sabrina, Selena, George the IV, Marcellus, Jonathan, Adrian Jr, Alec, and Joseph. In his lifetime, George served as a Marine in the Marine Corps Reserves and eventually, a technician at Centurylink where he spent most of his working years before retiring.
George was a resilient man with boundless patience and a strong sense of duty to his family. He had an incredible sense of humor that will forever be cherished by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Yet despite his goofiness, he was one of the toughest men you’d ever met. Not only did he love watching and playing baseball, but he had an obvious passion for coaching it as well. Since his late teenage years, George has coached hundreds of little leaguers, his sons included, with a primary goal of instilling love for the game. He also had an undeniable love for football and an unwavering loyalty to the Arizona Cardinals. He was the loudest person in the stadium, and on countless Sundays, he could be found tailgating for hours before and after home games. When he did, he always made sure to bring enough food and drink to share with his friends, family, and fellow diehard fans.
George is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his younger siblings, sister Anna Marie Villa, brothers Gregory, Gabriel, Gilbert, and Gary Lopez. He leaves behind his wife, kids, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. All of which loved him, and will miss him dearly.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26th from 5-7 PM with a Rosary held at 6 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Service will be on Friday, January 27th at 1 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. He will then be laid to rest at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace knowing George is in a better place where there is no pain.
Manny and family, our deepest condolences on your loss. His memory will forever live on in all of your hearts.
Julien & Deb Gallet
Vicky, Please accept our deepest condolences for you and your family’s loss. George was a loving and caring person. He will be missed. Bill Rodriguez & Family
May you find peace and comfort in the Lord to get you through this loss. George left a legacy of love. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicki, my heart goes out to you and your family. Deepest sympathy on your loss. Eternal Memory and Blesed Repose.
I’m truly sorry for the loss of this man. Vicky, kids, grandkids and family my deepest condolences go out to you. May our Lord give you peace and strength thru this difficult journey. Vicky you had a true love story with George that I cherish❤️ Love you both.
Vicky and Family , my deepest sympathy for this huge loss. George was one of a kind, loved the way he always made you smile, how loving and caring he was to you and the kids. I will miss him but he will live on in our memories and in our hearts. Rest in Peace George, I will see you when I see you ❤️
I hope you’re all taking comfort in the many happy memories he created. He brought a lot of laughter wherever he went. He’s free with grandma and grandpa now
Our deepest condolences to Lopez family. Prayers for Gabe and family.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Jess and Aiessa Flores
Vickey and Family Our deepest condolences to you and all your family. Anna Marie, Greg, Gabe, Gilly and Gary I wish I could be there with you at this time for he was like a brother to me as well. He was my mentor and I’ve tried to live my life as he did, always finding the humor in things. I pray and hope you all find comfort in knowing about the many lives he’s touched and many happy memories his presence created. I will truly miss him. May he Rest In Peace
Seeing this brings me great sadness, I cannot begin to imagine what my Bic is going through and the rest of the family. Prayers and love to you all.
My dear friend, May the lord comfort your grieving heart and bring you and your loving family peace. Maria (Duarte) Gonzales
To the Lopez family.
I send my deepest condolences. Hoping and praying that our good Lord sends strength and guidance to get through this sad and tough time. You all have a special Angel looking after you now.
Peggy
My thoughts and prayers be with the Lopez’s family. Sorry hear about George passing. May god give all of you the strength to get thru this hard times. Sending my condolences and love to you all.
Yolanda Ortega
Kim and I are so sorry for your loss. George was always so positive and outgoing, and always had a joke or a kind word. We would see him driving through the neighborhood on his cart, going for groceries or another errand, or just to get out, and he’d always have time to chat, at least for a bit. We will miss him.
My deepest condolences to the entire family! Vickie my prayers and thoughts are with you and always have been. He was an amazing man and your an amazing women! May god bless you at this difficult time. Also my condolences to the kids can’t imagine your loss but my prayers and love go to you! Little George I wish I could be there as you were there when I lost my Nana but know I am there in spirit. I love you all! God bless you!!
I’m so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences prayers sent ❤️ George will deeply be missed hugs and bunches of prayers for your family love you cousin Vicky
Vicki, I am so sorry to hear about George. He was always such a bright spot of my day when he came into our office. His smile , his laugh, his “peachy” attitude…we will miss him. Please know that your family is in our prayers. We love you.
Susie (Arizona Desert Orthopaedic Center)