82R8290 JBA-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 1042
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful service remain to comfort the family and friends of
Felipe Lopez of Edinburg, who passed away on February 4, 2011, at
the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Benito on May 26, 1925, Felipe Lopez was
a member of the United States Army throughout the 1940s and into the
Korean War era; first stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he was later
transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was responsible for
guarding German prisoners who had been captured during World War
II; while stationed there, he met General Dwight D. Eisenhower;
after Mr. Lopez's discharge, he moved to Indiana and worked there
for a number of years, living with his brothers; and
WHEREAS, While back in Texas to visit family, Mr. Lopez met
and fell in love with Matilde Cortez; they were married in 1955 and
settled permanently in Edinburg; their family grew to include five
daughters, Gloria, Lydia, Elena, Anabelle, and Lynda Mae, and two
sons, Felipe and Leroy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez began working as a mechanic at Farmer's
Garage in 1955, taking over ownership of the business three years
later; he worked there until retiring in 2004; he was an active
supporter of the Democratic Party and a member of Sacred Heart
Church; and
WHEREAS, Known for his outgoing and jovial personality,
Felipe Lopez will forever be remembered with great affection by all
those who were privileged to share in his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Felipe Lopez and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Matilde Cortez Lopez; to his daughters, Gloria Rodriguez and
her husband, Ubaldo, Lydia Aguilera and her husband, Juan, Elena
Brown and her husband, Chris, Anabelle Garza Covey, and Lynda Mae
Lopez; to his sons, Felipe Lopez, Jr., and his wife, Gracie, and
Leroy Lopez; to his siblings, Wille, Brigida, Don, Benito, and Mary
Lopez, and Isabel Leisure; to his 15 grandchildren, George Rivas,
Jr., and his wife, Annaliese, Elena Vivian and her husband, Jesus,
Veronica and Johnny Guerra, Myra, Dyana, Angela, Lora, Monica,
Andrea, Cynthia, and Jessica Lopez, Brandon and Erica Brown, and
Steven Garza; to his great-granddaughter; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Felipe
Lopez.