Service Participants Old Testament Lesson: Marlon Lopez Psalm Reading: Robynne Lopez New Testament Reading: Kathy-jo Lopez Reading of the obituary: Ashley-Ann Burnett Tribute (s) Anthony Anderson Hazel Leslie (Sister in law) Linnette Johnson Jada Young & Samantha Lopez St Christopher Angels Soloist:
Shirley Willis
Organist:
John Evans
Oblationers: Jada Young Jiselle Jones Eucharistic Ministers Hector L贸pez-Renta George Lewis, Esq. Ushers: Winston Brooks Andrew Brown Chief Celebrant:
The Rev. Willie D谩vila
Obituary Delroy George Lopez, 64, passed away on November 14, 2015. He is survived by his Loving and dedicated wife, Jennifer; Mother, Linnette Johnson-Clarke; Siblings Clyde, Earl, Bancroft, Lewie, Ivy, Pauline and Elaine; Children Marlon, Kathy-Jo, Samantha and Robynne; Grandchildren Ashley, Jada, Jiselle, Gabriella and Lucas and Many more loving family members and friends. Delroy lived a full life! He joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force in 1971, where he spent 18 years and left at the rank of a sergeant in 1989. During his tenure in the JCF, he worked at the patrol division and was bodyguard to then Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Edward Seaga, where he met and maintained relationship with some wonderful men and women! He migrated to the USA in 1989, lived in Connecticut, worked as head of security for Rayonier a Fortune 500 company based in Jacksonville. He moved to Jacksonville in the year 2000, left Rayonier and Jacksonville, 2004 and moved to Wellington, Florida where he lived until the time of his death. While in Florida he joined the Jamaican Ex Police association up until the time of his death. Delroy was a very special person and family man. He was a kind, caring husband and friend, a dedicated caring father who exemplified very well the paternal role of a father thereby setting an important example to family and friends. Whatever Delroy did, he did very well. He was well regarded in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, as is well known; he was at the top of his game as head of security to one of America’s fortune 500 companies; he very much loved and lived life; he earned a black belt in Karate and last but certainly not least, he provided cohesiveness, nurturing, companionship and lasting commitment to his family to the end. He is now at home with the Lord where there is no more pain and sorrow. Gone too soon!
Tributes DGL, thank you for forty plus wonderful years filled with lots of love, respect and dedication. It was not always easy, but with God’s guidance, we made it. Rest in the arms of the Lord my Dumpling. Always and forever, Gone too soon, love Jez
Remembering my son brings sweet joy to my spirit. He was kind, caring, peaceful and humble. He was also very honest and quite in nature. Death has a way to steal our love ones from us. My son, Delroy Lopez is form Jamaica. He got his early education at Calabar Preparatory and Buff Bay Primary. His high school years were spent at Vauxhall High and George’s extension. He was an active member of the cadet. He loved to serve and so he joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Force at age 18. He achieved the rank of sergeant while in the Police Force. He was trusted to protect and body guard one of Jamaica’s former Prime Minister, Edward Seaga. He left the Jamaica Constabulary Force and migrated to the United States of America. One of the most painful experiences of life is to lose my son. He was such a darling. Delroy is gone but will never be forgotten. Heaven has received an angel. All I have now are precious memories of my beloved son. I will forever treasure those moments we spent together. Sleep on son; you will forever be in my thoughts and heart, may your soul rest in peace and light perpetually shine upon you my beloved son. I Linnette Johnson - Clarke will forever remember you. To my loving father, Delroy George Lopez. I remember the feelings of shame and guilt whenever I had done something wrong that you would have disapproved of. All it would take was for you to talk to me and I would punish myself more than you could have. Soon, all I had to do is think of how disappointed you would be of me and that made me go on the straight and narrow. This thought process is one of many life lessons you taught me Daddy, and it is with the recollection of your lessons, that has made me the man I am today. No amount of words can express the love I have for you. I am happy to carry on your bloodline. With your love and God’s blessings, I will pass on the life lessons to your grandson Lucas and we will work hard to carry on your legacy. Daddy, you have set the foundation for what an excellent father and man should be. I strive every day to live up to your expectations. You may be gone, but you live on in my heart and mind forever. I take comfort in the fact that there is another angel in heaven looking over us. Rest now, daddy, I love you and we will meet again. – Marlon Lopez
Tributes As I write this tribute to you dad, it is difficult to put in words the years of love, strength, guidance and protection that you have given to us -your children and grandchildren. What words will do justice to convey this? I hope that the real tribute to you will be the actions of our lives; that it will be a testament to the love and lessons that you have instilled in us with words that, while few, always held great meaning. I asked God to give us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. It hurts my heart immensely to know that you will no longer be here but I feel assured that you are in a better place. There are so many words unsaid, so many actions undone but this is not good bye as I will see you again one day. Your death is an irreparable loss to us. I love you but God loves you best. Rest in perfect peace my father, until we meet again. I love you more than you know. Jokat To A Great Man, This is so hard to accept. Now that you’re gone to a better place, I can only thank God for placing such a great man in my life. You were a huge piece in the puzzle in my life. I was inspired by your grateful heart. You were a provider, a listener, caring, loving and very patient. You were a humble man of few words, but when spoken, your words were meaningful to me. The love we exercise towards each other, I know I will continue to use them as tools throughout my life. The fact that you were a great father gives me the courage to live out the memory of you which will always remain in my heart. Sleep in peace daddy. You will be truly missed. Love, Samantha
To My “Main Man”: Daddy, you are one of the most awesome men I know. You have always been easy to talk to and you are one of the few people that I think really understands me. This is one of the hardest things I will ever have to do, but your love will forever live within me and I know you are watching down helping me every step of the way. I may have lost my daddy, but heaven just gained one more amazing angel. I will truly miss you, and I love you for eternity. Rest Well My Angel From: Robynne Lopez
Tributes You will be missed my brother. We miss our younger years. I am happy that we found each other and became close. I will always love you. Rest in Peace. Love, Big Sis Ivy My brother and I grew up as loving siblings. I remember a lot of things we did together growing up. As a big brother, Lopez was always there for me. I can remember a few times we would get mad with each other over food, and who should sleep at the front of the bed, but that never stop the brotherly love we had. I love my brother a lot and I will always miss him. I know life must go on because I have to be there for mama. May your soul rest in peace, and much love always. Your brother, Clyde White It will be hard to say goodbye but, I will miss you. Forever in my memories. Love you grandpa. Love, Jada Delroy Lopez is one of my favorite cousins and he will be missed by me and my family. He was a jovial, helpful and loving person towards me. I can still hear his voice saying ‘big foot Maggie’ whenever he comes around. Wish I could express to him how much I appreciate everything he has done for me. Sleep well my cousin, and may your soul rest in peace. Love always, your cousin Florence Mayhue ‘Maggie’ It is sad to say a great friend, brother and a mentor is gone from our live. Lopez and I have been best friend since 1970 when we were both in the police force. Still can’t come to terms that a great friend is gone to be with the almighty. Until then my friend, rest in peace. From Leonard Currie
It’s so difficult to lose the people you love, especially those who you have known your whole life. My Uncle, may you rest in peace. Love you, Shakara You were always a quiet and unassuming soul, yet the night you left this earth forever changed my life. Thank you for reminding me about the importance of family. Sleep in peace Uncle Pez. All is well. Love, Michelle
Poem God Saw You Getting Tired by Jada
God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So He wrapped his arms around you and whispered “come to me”. You didn’t deserve what you went through So He gave you rest God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best And when I saw you sleeping So peaceful and free from pain I could not wish you back To suffer that again
Acknowledgements The Lopez family wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation, to all for the outpouring of love, kindness, and support shown to them by family and friends during Delroy’s illness and bereavement. May the Blessing of Almighty God be with you all your days and bring you peace.
Pall Bearers (Entering Sanctuary) Marlon Lopez (son) Earl White Leonard Currie Barry White Vicent Reid Errol Elliot
Pall Bearers (Exiting Sanctuary)
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