Mario Lopez

Mario A. Lopez passed away on Christmas Eve surrounded by his loving family after a long illness, he was 46. Mario was a long-time resident of Watsonville, who was born December 14, 1967 in MichoacA�n Mexico. He attended the Pajaro Valley schools and throughout his lifetime participated in various programs and activities for adults with special needs. Mario had a passion for music and enjoyed making friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a smile on his face.

He was preceded in death by his mother Maria de Jesus and his sister Soledad Alvarez. He is survived by his father Rafael Lopez, his sisters Esperanza Torres, Lourdes Navarro, Magdalena Maciel, Maria de Jesus Lopez, Rocio Lopez, and his brothers Arturo, Rafael, Artemio, and Francisco. He will be greatly missed by his 30 nieces and nephews and his 34 great-nieces and great-nephews.

He will forever be missed and continue to live on in his family's hearts.