Roger James Lopez, 54, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away surrounded by family on July 1, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Royer Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 also at the funeral home; burial following in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marion Bloch Neuroscience Unit at St. Luke’s.
Roger was born on December 2, 1962 in Denver, Colorado to Celeste “Dina” Gomez. He was united in marriage to his wife of over 30 years, Rena (Brunner) Lopez, on July 19, 1986. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps from 1981 to 1985. Anyone who met Roger, knew he was Marine, as he lived his life according to the Marine Corps values. Roger committed his life to caring for his family. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan, and was able to witness his beloved Broncos win three Super Bowls.
Roger is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Gomez, grandmother, Lupe Gomez, mother, Celeste “Dina” Gomez, and brother, Mike Lopez. Roger is survived by his wife Rena Lopez, 2 children Nick (Jessica) Lopez, Amanda (Alex) Bittel, grandchildren, Santana Lopez and Londyn Bittel, sister Tammy (David) Miller, and brother Sam (Wendy) Lopez. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as many friends.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Misty Helm
26 Sep 2020My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family! Roger, you will be missed by many! RIP my friend! – Misty Helm
Reggie and Sheree Davis
26 Sep 2020Hello Rena – Sheree and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are very sorry for the difficult time you are experiencing right now. May God bless and care for you all and provide the comfort you need in the days ahead. Our best, Reggie and Sheree Davis
Scott Tierney
26 Sep 2020Rena – You have been a friend to me for a long time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now when you need them the most. God bless. Sincerely, Scott Tierney
Gene Guilkey Nitto
26 Sep 2020To the family of Roger Lopez, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Roger was a great co-worker and he will be sorely missed by his many friends and co-workers. God speed Marine. Gene Guilkey Nitto
Nancy Thornton
26 Sep 2020Rena & family – my heart is breaking for you. My prayer is for you to have strength to get through the days, weeks and months ahead. Lean on your faith, friends and family — that’s what got me through. Much love and hugs to you Rena. – Nancy Thornton
Sarah Miller
26 Sep 2020Rena – Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. – Sarah Miller
Michele Hruska
26 Sep 2020Rena, my sincere condolences to you & your family. Prayers that you find strength, along with the love of family and friends to help you in this very difficult time. Love ya. – Michele Hruska
Suzy Corria
26 Sep 2020Sorry for your loss Renaissance. Roger was a great guy. I loved working with him at Nitto. – Suzy Corria
Irma Ochoa
26 Sep 2020Rena (Mija), my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless ALL of you, hugs. – Irma Ochoa
Kristina Miller
26 Sep 2020Rena – words cannot express how sorry I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Amanda and Nick during this very difficult time. May your many special and fond memories help comfort and bring all of you peace. -Kristina Miller
Michael G. Longo
26 Sep 2020Roger was an excellent co-worker, Fellow Marine and friend. Roger was there when i needed support. I will keep him and his family in my prayers always. He is greatly missed. I am proud to have had Roger in my life. – Michael G. Longo
Indra Lopez
26 Sep 2020Hi Rena – Sending my deepest condolences to you, your children and family. So sorry for your loss, I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. – Indira Lopez