Jesus “Jesse” Lopez Gutierrez
December 05, 2012
Jesse Lopez, 93, died of natural causes on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Son of Jesus and Hermalinda Lopez, Jesse was born August 8, 1919, in Colima, Mexico, where he served in the Mexican Navy. Jesse first came to the U.S. as a Bracero field worker in the 40’s, then went on to work a number of jobs and became a United States citizen in the 60’s. His wife, Margaret Rose Lopez, is who brought him to Des Moines, where he worked for Pittsburg Des Moines Steel and raised his family.
Jesse is survived by his sister, Maria; his children, grandchildren and step-son, Gilbert and Connie of Tampa, FL (Gilbert Jr., Anthony, and Annette), Jesse and Linda of Des Moines, (Gina, Reanna, Angela, and Jesse, III), Larry, (deceased), (Lawrence, Pat, and Andrew), Hilda and Tom Tompkins of Woodbury, MN, (Melanie, Tommy, Michelle and Nikki), Ricky of Des Moines, (Nick and Carlye), Mario of Des Moines, (Chad and Annie), Barbara and Laurencio Berenguel of Des Moines, (Monica, Anthony, Mandy, and Julia), and David and Diana of Des Moines, (DeEnda and David Jr.); along with 28 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Hermalinda; wife, Margaret Rose Lopez on December 21, 1993; brothers Rogelio and Frederico in 1996; and his son, Larry Lopez on March 21, 2012.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2012, with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Our Lady of the Americas, (Visitation Catholic Church), 1271 E. 9th Street, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Patti (Wade) Parlee
12/08/2012
To all of the Lopez family, my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Diedra Scanlan
12/08/2012
Barb and Larry, You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. May God give you comfort and strength.
Doreen & De Wayne Breen
12/07/2012
We share our sympathy and prayers with the Lopez and Berenguel families in the death of your Father and Grandfather Jesse.
May the LORD bless and keep each of you. May his face shine upon you and be gracious to each of you. May the LORD comfort and give his peace to each of you. Amen
Eric Peterson
12/07/2012
Ricky, Jesse, Reanna, and families.....
Thoughts and prayers for you in this time of grief. Hoping you'll find peace, comfort, and strength as you remember the times you had with your father / grandfather
- Eric Peterson
Rick and Jamie Laino
12/07/2012
Hilda and Tom Tompkins...
We are so sorry for your loss. We have been thinking about you and all your family during this difficult time. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Becky White at Fair-Play
12/07/2012
Larry & family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
-Becky
Kelly D. Murrow
12/06/2012
I am so sorry for your loss Dave and Dianna. We love your family very much. You did such a fantastic job taking care of your father ! Thats what family is all about .Our prayers are with you and Your father is in a better place and no more pain . Love you guys , Kelly and Sue
your Friends at Ryko
12/06/2012
You are in our thoughts
as you find your way through this.
We are praying for your healing,
with the passage of time.
We know you miss him;
we send our understanding
and consolation.
Know that the strain, the pain,
will eventually ease.
May your pleasant memories
sustain and comfort you.
You are in our thoughts.