Joseph Anthony Lopez
January 11, 1942 ~ October 4, 2006
Lopez, Joseph A., 64, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 4, 2006. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 6, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 7, Church of the Magdalen. Joseph was born January 11, 1942. He graduated from the class of 1960, from Great Bend High School. Joseph came to Wichita in 1969 as an insurance adjuster trainee, founded The Windshield Shop in 1979 and sold it in 2004 after 25 years. He enjoyed his business associates and employees tremendously. Simultaneously he enjoyed 25 years as a career catastrophe adjuster and for over 20 years he has been associated with Pilot Catastrophe Services. Preceded in death by parents, Zenon and Frances Lopez and brothers, Robert and Jay. Survivors: wife, Carol of the home; daughter, Kelly Chlentzos of Wichita, daughter and son-in-law, Jacquie and David Albertson of Littleton, CO; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Karen Lopez of Chicago, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and James Noelck of Johnston, IA; 9 grandchildren;4 step-children and 3 step-grandchildren from a previous marriage; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Joe Murillo of Wichita; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Jolene Lopez of Wichita; sister, Rita Lopez of Wichita. Memorials have been established with Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202.
Rosary 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 6, Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Joe, you will be greatly missed by all your family, friends, and business associates. You have brought joy and happiness to all those that have known you over the years as is evidenced by all the prayers and memories that have been shared over the past few months while you were fighting this illness. Peace be with you. You will be in my heart forever because I loved you like a brother. Thanks for being my friend. Carol, you and the rest of the family have also been in the hearts and prayers of all Joe’s friends during this troubled time. I know Joe wants you all to move on with your respective lives and continue to share his memories and traditions with those left behind. Remember, Joe’s friends are also your friends and we are here for you. It is time to take care of yourself. My deepest sympathy and love to all the family. Tom Sparkman
you will be greatly missed my friend- not sure who will replace you as ‘the tour guide’, as if anyone could. You’ve been a great friend for many years and my life is greater for it. Carol- you have shown amazing strength these last months and have taken such great care of Joe. I can’t thank you enough- you know you can call if you need anything.