George “Ching” Ernest Lopez peacefully went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the age of 87. His greatest love was his family. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Lopez, his mother Cecile Rodriguez Lopez and siblings Joseph, Woodrow, Andrew, John, Frank Jr. and Marie. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Billie Ann Magee Lopez.
George and Billie met at Southeastern College and began a steady friendship until their early marriage. He had a great love and devotion for his children Ronnie Lopez (Leslie), Rodney Lopez (Rhonda), Russell Lopez, Angela Lopez and the late Stephen Lopez.
George was the proud grandfather of Nicole Lopez, Amanda Lopez (Haley), Rodney Lopez Jr. (Deanna), Shane Quirk (Chelsey), Billie-Ann Reed (Blaine, Katie-Marie Lopez, William Lopez, Stephen Lopez Jr. (Michelle), Brad Morales (Suzanne), Pam Morales, Michael Morales and Jonathan Bartholomew. His great-grandchildren are Blake Lopez, Destiny Bartholomew, Jonathan Bartholomew Jr., Landon Bartholomew, Laina Lopez, Scarlett Lopez, Stephen Lopez III, Madelynn Lopez, Mia Morales, and Savanah Morales. He was also blessed with his great-great-grandchild Carter Lopez.
George was also loved by many nieces and nephews; Woody, Andrew Jr., Jeanne, Terri, David, Elizabeth, Laurie, Michael, Patrick, Kevin, Kelly, Kim, Denise, and the late Juanita.
Ching was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish where he had a long career with Western Auto. He also served as a commissioner with the Lake Borgne Levee District where he became President until the position was dissolved after Hurricane Katrina.
His favorite pastimes were fishing on the waters of Delacroix Island and cheering on the LSU Tigers. He will be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.
We have been thankful for all the doctors, home health, Ochsner Medical Center, St. Bernard Parish Hospital, Notre Dame Hospice and all the friends who have been so supportive and most of all the support from our wonderful loving family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts and masses may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Violet, LA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, LA.
To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com
