Rudolph J. Lopez, age 87, of Reynolds (formerly of Chicago) peacefully passed away on December 28, 2018, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Rudy was born on September 9, 1931, in San Antonio, TX, to the late Domingo and Cruz (Villegas) Lopez. Husband of Victoria (Gomez) Lopez, dear father of Deborah (Roger) Stasiak and Rudolph Jr. He is also survived by his brothers Domingo Lopez, Jr., Joe Lopez and his late sister’s (Connie) husband, Jesse Rivera, and many nieces and nephews.
Rudy was a proud Local #705 Teamster truck driver until he retired in 1988.
Throughout his life, sports were a constant source of enjoyment for him and his family. He participated in all sports whether on land or sea; in addition he also enjoyed reading a great deal and listening to classical music.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the Bible Baptist Fellowship located at 203 W, 2nd St,, Reynolds, IN 47980. There will be a church service at 10 AM with Rudy’s Memorial to follow at 11 AM.
If you wish, donations may be made in his name to the: Indiana University Health Hospice / Attention: Methodist Health Foundation / 1800 North Capitol Ave / PO Box 7168 / Indianapolis IN 46207-7168.
The family is truly grateful beyond words to the IU Health Arnett Physicians Family Medicine (Monticello), IU Health White Memorial Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital and IU Health Hospice for the extraordinary care provided and their compassion.