Racine – Abelardo Lopez, 57, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born in Racine on April 6, 1959, the son of Jesus R and Micaela (nee: Amaya) Lopez. Abel was a 1977 graduate of Washington Park High School and was a proud member of The International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Abel was an Artist, a man of many talents and interests. The Lord gave him the gift to create with his hands. As a carpenter he enjoyed building and finishing furniture in his home workshop. Some families have a "Mr.-Fix-It" he was our "Tio Lalo Fix-It". He was a family man who cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren. He had a love for gardening, nature, trivia, good music, his Catholic faith and was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. He was also a cat daddio and proud of it. Abel will be genuinely missed by many people and cats alike.

Abel is survived by his children, Rodolfo Lopez, Anita M Lopez, and Christy S Keeran; grandchildren Cameron (Chavalito), Olivia(Angel-Eyes), Kaeden(Gordito), Anthony(Antonio), Hailey, Julia, Ava, Gabriel, Ariela, and Arturo; and his mother Micaela A Lopez. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Jesus R Lopez Jr, Micaela (Jamie) Guzman, Arturo (Cindy) Lopez, Carlos Lopez, and Sabina Lopez; nieces and nephew, Gabriela, Monica, Julian, Melissa, and Madeline; as well as other countless relatives and friends around the nation. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Lopez Sr.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 6pm with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Visitation from 4pm – 6pm. Memorials to the family have been suggested.

Service Details

Thursday, January 5, 2017 in the funeral home

Visitation 4pm-6pm

Funeral Service at 6pm

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