Manuel P. Lopez, 72, of Monterey, CA, born on August 25, 1948, passed away on January 7, 2021.

Manuel is the son of the late Juan and Florentina Lopez of King City, CA. Manuel was a graduate of King City High School class of 1966. He joined the United States Army and served a tour in Vietnam as a combat medic with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. His service earned him the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Two Overseas Service Bars, Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, with Device and Parachute Badge. Upon his return from Vietnam he met the mother of his children, and married Maria Elena Zavala, they had 4 children together.

Manuel is survived by his children: David Gutierrez of Salinas, CA, Yvonne Lopez-Kuzel and her husband, Dennis Kuzel II of San Antonio, TX, Lisa Lopez of San Jose, CA and Manuel Lopez Jr. of Soledad, CA. His grandchildren: Julio Parra and Ezra Parra of Sacramento, CA, Brianna Brazell of San Antonio, TX and Zoe Lopez of La Vista, NE; his sister, Mary Adams and her husband Jon of Hailey, Idaho and brother Frank Lopez and his wife Jeanne of King City, CA. His nieces Kristina Lorenzen and Andrea Lopez. His nephews Dan Lorenzen, John Daniel Lopez and James Daniel Lopez. He is predeceased by his brother, John (Johnny) Lopez.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Visitation with limited attendance will be held on Tuesday, January 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.

A Rosary and Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 13th starting at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, 504 N. Third St., King City.

Manuel will be laid to rest in the King City District Cemetery following the funeral mass.

For additional information, contact Eddington Funeral Services.  Additional Information Will follow