John Douglas Lopez Jr. was born February 17, 1985 in Crescent City, California to John Sr. and Rebecca Lopez. He passed away December 10, 2022 in Smith River, California.
John attended Del Norte High School and studied Diesel and Automotive Technology at WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming. He worked at South Coast Lumber, Yurok Food Distribution, and Ace Hardware.
John enjoyed spending time with his daughter Jenna bowling, riding in his Jeep, cooking, and barbequing. He loved his family. John was a loyal friend and a proud citizen of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. John was friendly, lighthearted, and always quick with the jokes.
John is survived by his daughter Jennavecia (Jenna) Lopez, mother Rebecca Lopez, sisters Dawn Jones, Tracie Whipple, Heather Lopez, Holly Lopez, and brothers Chris (Amanda) Jones and Matthew Lopez. Also including many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Lopez Sr. and sister, Holly Mae Gibbens.
John is be loved and will be missed by many.