Daniel Lopez

Daniel “Wapo” Lopez, age 66 went to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife and devoted children. Daniel was born May 20, 1955 in Sunnyside, WA.  On June 15, 1970, he married the love of his life Alice Gonzalez of Sunnyside. They later moved to Grandview, where they started their family. They raised two sons, Daniel and Trinidad, two daughters Connie and Genove, and a grandson, Alfonzo “Fonzie.”

Daniel loved to listen to Tejano Music and dance. He loved having BBQ’s to spend time with family and friends. He worked for the City of Grandview for 33 ½ years. He accomplished multiple certifications through the city and drove the waste management truck for many years. He will be remembered for his teasing jokes, debating skills and his infectious smile and laugh. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Lopez, mother, Mary Alice Lopez, and brother Johnny Lopez. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his adoring eternal wife, Alice, his children and their spouses, Connie Gonzalez, (Benjamin Rivera), Daniel Lopez Jr, Trini (Jeannien) Lopez, Genove (Jin) Park, Fonzie (Christina) Lopez, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 brother Robert Lopez and 3 sisters Mary Jane Lopez Hernandez, Mary Lou Lopez and Rosie Villanueva.  

The family wishes to thank UW Medical Center for its thoughtful services, especially Liz Arriaga for her tender care, and family and friends who showed their support before and after this difficult time. 

Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, WA. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:00am at the Grandview Church of Nazarene. Burial will follow at the Grandview Cemetery.  Those wishing to sign Daniel’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmsith.com   Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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