Mario Luis Lopez 

February 17, 1976 - November 4, 2009 Loving husband of 13 
years to Gretchen Lopez and devoted father to his 15 month 
old daughter, Eva Luna Lopez. Mario was a big guy with a 
big smile, a big laugh and a big heart that radiated the 
warmth of his soul. He passionately lived life to the 
fullest. The love for his family and friends was limitless 
as they truly were his whole world. He had no boundaries 
when it came to helping his family and friends - he was the 
go-to-guy, the one you could always count on. He was a 
creative man with vast hidden talents. He could play any 
tune by ear on an instrument he'd never picked up before. 
He was a mechanical wizard - he fixed his bike when the 
mechanics gave up on it. He created unique jewelry out of 
airplane parts and loved giving them as gifts. He was an 
adventurous man who loved the outdoors and having a good 
time, whether it was on the lake with a fishing pole and a 
can of beer or at a music filled bar with a pool stick and 
a pint. Whatever the setting, what made the time so special 
to Mario was sharing it with those he loved. He is deeply 
missed by those who love him. Mario's amazing Spirit lives 
on forever. His love lives as an undying flame in the 
hearts of all who his life touched. A Memorial Service will 
be held at Unity Church (3617 N. Camino Blanco - South of 
River, half a mile West of Craycroft) at 3:00 p.m. on 
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009.

Published in the Tucson Newspapers on 11/9/2009