The PGR has been invited by the family to Honor their Hero Tony Lopez, we are honored to do so.
Tony Lopez, born March 11, 1942, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2019, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Tony grew up in Santa Barbara, California and attended Franklin Elementary, Santa Barbara Jr High, and graduated Santa Barbara High in 1960. Once A Don, Always A Don. Tony joined the Navy in 1961 and was a proud veteran who loved his country and was also a member of the Veterans Memorial Hall Santa Barbara. He loved football, NASCAR, his Harley Davidson, and traveling with his partner Nancy.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Ramona Lopez, brothers Tommy, Stanley Jr, Ronnie and sister Sylvia Lopez. He leaves behind the love of his life for the past 40 years, Nancy Cuellar, sons Michael, J.C., Ronald (Rolo), sister Gloria Ortega and brother Duckie Lopez, seven grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church services to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Thursday, 14 NOV 19:0900 - Stage at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 21 E Sola St Santa Barbara. CA 34101
https://goo.gl/maps/Syewv9j6S4rE9TpW60915 - Mission Briefing
0930 - Form Flag line for Hero, Family and Friends
1000 - Church Service
1045 - Flag Line for Hero as he is moved from church to coach
1045 - KSU to Calvary Cemetery 199 N. Hope Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93110
https://goo.gl/maps/cUVvSWHtWXMub6ar61100 - Est arrival at cemetery graveside for Flag Line, and Military Honors
Please Bring your Flag, and WaterR/C John Archuleta
PGR RC Southern CA.45jarchuleta@gmail.com
805-441-8506
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
