Birth date: Jul 28, 1935 Death date: Nov 7, 2025
Willie Q. Lopez was born in Dallas, Texas, to Willie Monroe Lopez and Elvira Lopez. He did not attend high school but worked for Dallas Airamotive at Forest Park for 45 years. His position there was painting airplane engine parts. Read Obituary
Uncle Willie was a one of a kind man. Wise, kind, loving, supportive, hard working and endlessly giving. Knowing he was so welcoming to take in my father and be such an example to him. Each visit made me feel welcomed and like it was a second home. He used to laugh so hard at us kids and the things we got into. Always smiling at as. Taking me on rides to see the planes when we would visit. Texas became my home because of the love that Aunt Theresa and Uncle Willie put into my father and myself. I will always hold the memories deep in my heart. I can not say enough good about him. He leaves quite a legacy here to share all the love he has planted in each of his children, grandchildren , and so many he has blessed.
These are some of my finest memories of my brother.
Memories of my brother Willie. My Heavenly Father, God, has blessed me with a wonderful brother.
Apa was a man of personal and moral integrity, very wise and a man of faith. There are not enough adjectives to describe him. Ama was the disciplinarian and Apa was our saving Grace! We could do no wrong! Our parents were a force to be reckoned with when it came to their family.
God blesses all of us with the gift of memories. I will cherish and hold dear our many conversations about family, life, his stories about growing up, his hardships, and triumphs. I always said Apa was favored by God because he always triumphed.
I thank God with all of my heart for the honor and blessing of being able to care for both Ama and Apa in their later years of failing health. They took care of me, my children and grandchildren when I needed them most.
I ask all of you to hold each other a little tighter and to honor your parents because they have a lot of wisdom to share. Pass kindness forward giving God thanks for our many blessings.
Love you, Apa.
