Henry Lopez passed away at home on Friday, November 13, 2009 due to complications from Mesothelioma. He was 68. Henry was the youngest of five children. He attended SMUHS where he met his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Longest. They raised two sons, Jeffrey and Michael. Henry is well known for his custom car building and painting. He won many awards and had his work showcased in various Hot Rod and Volkswagen magazines. His friends and family will best remember him for his sense of humor, helping hands and caring heart. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, two sons, three grandchildren, his sister, sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
I'm late with this tribute to my friend Henry. I first knew Henry as a youngster, we did everything in our neighborhood together at ages 6-10, and had some good party times in high school. Henry was a special, loving and caring person. When we were 8 years old (or about), we became "blood brothers" -- becoming a blood brother at that age followed some wild west movies that showed American Indians doing the same by cutting (small scratch) on their wrists and mixing blood. Things were very different in those days!
Ted Mendoza
Henry was a very special man. He loved God and his family and friends. I miss him.
Teddy Mendoza
Jim Staples
Henry was a very special person. We met in grammer school. He made all of us guys reach a little higher.
I miss him and will never forget him.
Anita Nooger (Nichols)
Henry LOPEZ (2009)
Henry Lopez passed away at home on Friday, November 13, 2009 due to complications from Mesothelioma. He was 68. Henry was the youngest of five children. He attended SMUHS where he met his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Longest. They raised two sons, Jeffrey and Michael. Henry is well known for his custom car building and painting. He won many awards and had his work showcased in various Hot Rod and Volkswagen magazines. His friends and family will best remember him for his sense of humor, helping hands and caring heart. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, two sons, three grandchildren, his sister, sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Excerpted from the Santa Maria Times obituary
Tony Ciavarelli (Ciavarelli)
I'm late with this tribute to my friend Henry. I first knew Henry as a youngster, we did everything in our neighborhood together at ages 6-10, and had some good party times in high school. Henry was a special, loving and caring person. When we were 8 years old (or about), we became "blood brothers" -- becoming a blood brother at that age followed some wild west movies that showed American Indians doing the same by cutting (small scratch) on their wrists and mixing blood. Things were very different in those days!