LOPEZ, Joe Angel (Dondi)

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Thursday, July 12, 2012 Joe Angel Lopez, 55, of Winslow, died July 9, 2012. Rosary will be recited Friday at 9:30 a.m., at Madre de Dios Catholic Church, Winslow. Memorial Mass will follow at 10 a.m., at the same location. Greer's Mortuary of Winslow is handling the arrangements. ~~~~~~~~ Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow, Winslow, Arizona Joe Lopez July 09, 2012 Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Madre De Dios Church at 9:30 am with mass at 10 am. Joe Angel 'Dondi' Lopez, 55, was called home on Monday, July 9, 2012 in Winslow, AZ. Dondi was born on June 26, 1957 in Winslow, AZ to Carmen and Rumie Lopez. In 1975, he joined the Navy and worked as a postal clerk on the USS Sumter until his discharge in 1981 with a Meritorious Unit Commendation. He worked for the Winslow School District, but is best known for his job as Winslow's 'Mailman' with the Winslow Postal Service, where he worked for 26 years. Dondi's was known for 'running the table' and was a member of the NAPL and participated in numerous pool tournaments. He was most proud of his team participation with the American Legion team, who made it to the national level pool tournaments in Las Vegas. He enjoyed playing darts, bingo and watching his Arizona Cardinals, Diamondbacks and NASCAR. Everyone who knew Dondi, knew how much his family meant to him. His caring heart and smiling face would make any person feel warm and welcome. He was selfless and loyal and loved helping others in any way that he could. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his long time love, Lucille Morris whom he loved dearly and by his 7 children, Renee Haase (Nathan) of Gilbert, Jillian Stotts (Tom) of Winslow, Kacee Lopez of Winslow, Michael (Tara) of Show Low, Aldrianna Morris of Winslow, and Riannon Montoya of Mesa. He has 7 grandchildren and 2 on the way. He leaves behind his siblings, Lorenzo Chavez of Winslow, Diana Marquez of Maricopa, and Johnny Lopez of Winslow and Teresa Lopez of Winslow. He was preceded in death by his parents Carmen and Rumie Lopez. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Greer's Mortuary in Winslow or at Wells Fargo Bank, memorial account under Joe A Lopez via Renee Haase.
Posted by Sharla on July 12, 2012

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