Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Madeleine/Palm Sunday

Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Victor M. Lopez

July 6, 1939 ~ December 8, 2024

Victor M. Lopez, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 85 on December 8, 2024, in St. George. He was born on July 8, 1939, in Chandler, Colorado, to Mary and Jesus Lopez.

Victor grew up in Price, where he attended Notre Dame Catholic School and graduated from high school. He had a passion for boxing, earning recognition as an All-State boxer in Utah and being inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in boxing. At the age of 17, he was honored as a Golden Gloves boxer and went on to participate in the 1960 Olympic trials. Victor also served in the United States Navy for more than 20 years, including in the Vietnam War and eight hand-to-hand combat tours. He was a member of the All-Navy Boxing Team during his military service.

After retiring from the Navy, Victor returned to Price, where he worked as an electrician for more than 20 years at Utah Power & Light Company, working at the Carbon & Hunter power plants before retiring. In addition to his work, he continued his dedication to the community, serving as commander at the VFW and opening a boxing gym in Price, to mentor young men, much like Coach Jack Kobe had mentored him. Victor’s greatest legacy, however, was the family he and his wife, Beverly, created. His love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was evident in every moment spent with them. His presence will be greatly missed, but his love will remain a constant, cherished memory.

Victor is survived by children Joe Lopez (Teresa), Shelly Millring (David), Christy Lambson (Gary) and Sherry Ware (Michael); 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Mario (Shirley) Lopez, Maggie McFadden, Toni Jarvi, Mary Zilliox, and Lydia Burrola; and goddaughter Carmen Teresa Lopez Voegeli; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly; his parents Mary and Jesus Lopez; his grandparents Pedro and Guadalupe Del La Cruz Gonzales; siblings: Joe P. Lopez, Alexander Pete Lopez (Sharee), Carol Stevenson (Gary), Diego Lopez (Jan), Steve Lopez, Maria Del Rosario Lopez and Maria Elvira Lopez; and his in-laws, Lila and Burton Burr. He is also reunited in heaven with his loyal dog, Duke, who could never be replaced.

A funeral Mass was celebrated in Victor and Beverly’s honor on December 13, 2024 at St. George Catholic Church, St. George.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. Family and friends are invited to share memories on Victor’s digital memorial page at www.SpilsburyMortuary.com.

Victor’s unwavering honor to his country, his community and his family will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved him. May he rest in peace.