Obituaries

Alexander Ralph Lopez was born on June 25, 1932 in Placentia, California to Alejandro and Lupe. Alex has 2 brothers, Rudy and Charlie. He has 2 sons, Alex and Richard who live in Oregon. He married Cordy in 1979. At that time, he gained 6 more children; Lorraine, Sam, Gilbert, Lucy, Loretta and Barbara. His legacy continues on with his 8 children, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. This is not including his in-laws. His family was not limited to the children and their children, he had brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, son/daughter-in-laws, cousins, nieces/nephews and godchildren. His love to others kept on going. Some of his grandchildren's friends would even call him "Grandpa" as well.

Alex was a truck driver for most of his adult life working at Fairchild's for 15 years, where he met Cordy. Later, working and retiring from Galgon Industrial after 20 years. He was passionate about playing music, DJing weddings, dancing, joking around and of course, watching the 49ers. All while surviving colon cancer and giving back to his community with the title of Vice President of the Luna Club in Newark. His memory will live in the hearts of his loved ones.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 20th, at 9 am to 11am and with Chapel services at 11am at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Boulevard, Fremont, burial to followed with at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward.