Dr. John Joseph Lopez, 68, of Beaumont died Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Johnny was a native and life time resident of Jefferson County. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Lamar University, University of Texas Dental School, and was a recipient of a Fellow of General Dentistry. He practiced dentistry at the same location in Beaumont for forty-one years along side his faithful assistants, Connie Hanley and Delia Dempsey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Lopez and his brother, Raymond Lopez. He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Hilda Woodell Lopez; daughter, Julie Lana Lopez of Beaumont; son, Benjamin Wade Lopez of Missouri City, his wife Angela Gruber Lopez; two grandchildren, Carter Wade Lopez and Caitlyn Rachel Lopez; and brothers, Robert Lopez of Willis and James Lopez of Woodville.
Gathering of family and friends will be Friday, September 22, 2006 at 6 o’clock, followed by a Christian Vigil at 6:30 at Broussard’s Mortuary, Gladys and Major. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church with burial services to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Father Michael Jamail and Father Bennie Patillo will be celebrants.
Pallbearers are Bob Murphy, Scott Hall, Bill Neild, Gene Chambliss, Thad Heartfield, and Dr. Linn Heartfield. Honorary pallbearers are Jarrett Golightley, Judge Thad Heartfield, and Donald Nugent. Scripture readers will be his god sons, Christiaan Sartain and Chad Cantella, offertory gifts will be presented by Kate Outlaw, Sara Riker, Carter Lopez and Caitlyn Lopez.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to the Houston Branch of The International Dyslexia Association, P.O. Box 540504 Houston, TX 77254-0504.
The family’s heartfelt thanks go out to W. Rex Marco MD of Houston, TX for his continued, tireless efforts towards Johnny’s care.
