Leon Lopez, Jr.

August 03, 1946 — July 05, 2025

Leon Lopez

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Leon Lopez Jr. 78, passed away July 5, 2025.

He was born August 3, 1946 to Leon Lopez Sr. and Mary (Rivera) Montalvo in New York City, New York. Leon was raised by his parents, Israel “Nuno” and Mary Montalvo. He served in the United States Air Force and then he was an Auxiliary member of the NYPD. After moving to Iowa, he joined the Madrid Police Department as an Officer for a couple years and then worked as a Polk Co Sheriff Deputy. In 1980, he went to work for North Western Bell until he retired in 2001.

He married Angelina (Salas) Pascale in 1968 and they had two children from this union, Dawn Pascale and Kenneth Pascale. He married Carol (Latta) Woodlund in 1977 and they had three children from this union, Billy Lopez, Carmen Lopez, and Bradley Lopez.

Leon also volunteered on the Madrid Fire Dept for 10 years and was a member of the MBDA in Madrid, Iowa. He enjoyed singing karaoke, cooking, and dancing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Dawn Pascale, Kenneth (Maureen) Pascale, William (Abby) Lopez, Carmen (Ryan) Lopez, and Bradley (Tylee) Lopez; grandchildren, Ken, Jessica, Courtney, Sammi, Alaina, Shayla, Joe, JoNell, MaKayla (Tristen), Alex (Zoe), Hannah, Demetri, Brayden, and Liam; great grandchildren, Anastasia, Kaleb, Evangeline, Casey, and Oliver; parents, Israel “Nuno” and Mary Montalvo; sister, MaryLee (Mark) Montalvo; and nieces Rheannon Loffredo and Marisa Montalvo.

Leon was preceded in death by his brother, René Montalvo; sister, Carmen Luisá Lopez; uncles, Raymond Rivera and Tony Rivera; grandmother, Bartola Rivera; and dog, Sugar Marie.

Family will greet friends Friday, July 11, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family in loving memory of Leon Lopez.

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