Joseph A. Lopez

Joseph A. Lopez, 57, of Parsons, died Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2012, in Parsons. He was born March 27, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Juanita Ruth Lopez. As a young boy, he lived with Luciana L. Reyes and his Aunt Mary C. Reyes in Parsons where he grew up and attended school. In the past, he had worked mostly as a painter with Leroy Murdock in Parsons. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: Mother – Juanita Lopez Kansas City, KS One Son – Brandon Lopez Oklahoma City, OK Two Brothers – Andrew Lopez Kansas City, MO Raymond Lopez Kansas City, KS Two Sisters – Gloria Hatmaker Hubert, NC Carmen Haflich Kansas City, KS Numerous Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Lopez. The funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons where the family will receive friends immediately following the rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expenses. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joseph A. Lopez, please visit our flower store.