"Dad, you are sorely missed everday. We all have great and funny memories of you as a child and as an adult. I know you are in a better place, free of pain and suffering. You must be truly happy to be able to be free and loving every minute of it. You are now with the family that has gone before you to keep you company until we come to join all of you. Until that time please watch over all of us. Be sure to keep that glass balanced on your head and be steady on the table as you dance with those beautiful angels. Maybe you can show them some new tricks. I love you everyday and miss you terribly Dad... "
In loving memory of
Clarence Lopes
May 25, 1923 - May 1, 2011
Clarence was born May 25, 1923 to John and Sylvia Lopes in Honolulu, Hawaii. He passed away on May 1, 2011 in Bellevue, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Norma Lopes, and his son, Dennis (Nydia) Lopes, his daughters, Marvalee (Larry) Bustillos, Jennifer (Sam) Perreira, and Maria Lopes; as well as 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Tributes
"To A Dear Uncle, I remember the days that we got together to spend quality time with the family all being together. Those were called the "good ole days". Preparing food, setting things up, seeing you with your cigar always and all the fireworks that you came out with. Never knew where you had it all hiding. Just want to send out condolences to Aunty Ima and family for the loss of uncle. And when you do decide to bring uncle home to Hawaii please make contact with me so I can share it with all your loved ones here. RIP uncle, always in our minds and hearts. A hui hou. "
"HI DAD, I'M GOING TO MISS SEEING YOUR HAPPY SMILE & YOUR KISSES, YOU HAVE KNOW NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. THANK YOU FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME AND MY GIRL FRIENDS, TAKING US DANCING AND BAR HOPPING, I KNOWN YOU ENJOYED US ALL, CAUSE WE SURE ENJOYED YOU. MAHALO AND KISSES AND HUGS FROM ME....I KNOW GOD WILL BE WATCHING YOU,SO BE GOOD...HAVE FUN TEACHING THE ANGELS HOW TO DO THE JITTABUG,TWIST,AND ALL THE OTHER DANCES..ENJOY YOUR CIGAR....XXXXXXXXOOOOOOOO MARVALEE "
"GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN . THANK YOU MY FRIEND FOR ALWAYS BEING SO KIND ALWAYS AND YOUR HOSPITALITY . SOAR WITH THE ANGELS .ALOHA MY FRIEND . A HAUOLE LA AKUA ...UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.."
"We never got to meet you in this life time but through our moms and Nani, your memory lives on. Please watch over us as we grow and we pray your spirit lives through our future!! Love your Great, Great Grandsons Francisco (5), Pierre(7months), Dae'vaugn(in womb)..make sure i make it out ok :) Thanks Grandpa"
"Hi Grandpa, We love you and miss you. It'll be no time till we come in contact with you again. Thank You for being a wonderful, easy going, loving and funny guy :) You made life fun and mom always talked about how much she loved and looked up to you. We remember your smell (old spice and everything nice). Hang loose!!!!!!! Love Always, Your OHANA"
"You are always the number one man in my life and the only father figure God has blessed me with. I thank you for watching over me in life as well as in passing. Tell God I said Hi :) and until I see you face to face again, Watch over me and my family. Love Always, your favorite Grandaughter (shhhhhhh) we wont tell no-one Gizelle"