Joshua Adrian Lopez
December 19, 1998 — February 19, 2021
Joshua Adrian Lopez, 22, was born on December 19, 1998 in Los Alamitos, California to Homar Lopez and Rocio Adriana Duarte, and entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2021, in Downey, California.
As a young and energetic child Joshua developed a love for reading and sports. Throughout his early childhood, he played several youth sports including football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. His passion became football. Because he was above average in size compared to most his age, he was always placed in higher age-leveled teams for Pop-Warner Football. As early as the age of five, Joshua learned to play with the “big boys”. He played for the Paramount Pirates, Lancaster Cowboys, and the Downey Razorbacks. He stood out on the football field while playing positions such as center, guard, and tackle. After completing middle school, his academic and football performance gave him the opportunity to play football at St. John Bosco and Warren High School. Although he suffered a couple of injuries, Joshua was not one to give up. After spending countless hours at the gym, he came back onto the field stronger than ever during his senior year. Joshua graduated from Warren High School in 2017 leaving a legacy of popularity with his comical character and charm. For Joshua, football was not over yet. He continued to play football at Cerritos College and East Los Angeles College. He decided to take time off football and continued his studies at Cypress College. Soon after, he had fallen in love with his sweetheart Stephanie. Joshua dreamed of one day owning his own business; he knew that he would need experience to make this happen, so he took a position as a car salesman and excelled at it. His motivation was the love of his life and his soon to be born daughter. Although Joshua never met his daughter, Evangeline Joshlyn Lopez, he leaves stories of perseverance, love, and laugher that will be forever treasures for his daughter and all those he leaves behind.
Joshua Adrian Lopez nació el 19 de diciembre de 1998. Como niño lleno de energía, Joshua desarrolló un amor por la lectura y los deportes. Durante su niñez, jugó varios deportes juveniles, como el fútbol, fútbol americano, béisbol y el baloncesto. Su pasión se convirtió en el fútbol americano. Debido a que estaba físicamente desarrollado en comparación con la mayoría de su edad, siempre fue colocado en equipos de mayor nivel de edad para jugar en Pop-Warner Fútbol. Desde la edad de cinco años, Joshua aprendió a jugar con los "niños grandes". Jugó para los equipos Paramount Pirates, Lancaster Cowboys y Downey Razorbacks. Se destacó en el campo de fútbol mientras jugaba posiciones como centro, guardia y tackle. Después de completar la secundaria, su desempeño académico y futbolístico le dio la oportunidad de jugar el fútbol americano en las preparatorias St. John Bosco y Warren High School. Aunque sufrió un par de lesiones, Joshua no era de los que se rendían. Durante su último año de preparatoria, paso horas en el gimnasio y regresó al fútbol americano más fuerte que nunca. Joshua se graduó de Warren High School en el 2017 dejando un legado de popularidad con su carácter cómico y encantador. Para Joshua, el fútbol americano aún no había terminado. Continuó jugando al fútbol en el Colegio de Cerritos y en el Colegio del Este de Los Angeles. Decidió tomarse un descanso del fútbol americano y continuó sus estudios en el Colegio Cypress. Poco después, se había enamorado de su amada Stephanie. Joshua soñaba con tener un día su propio negocio y sabía que necesitaría experiencia para que esto sucediera. Tomó un puesto como vendedor de autos y se destacó en eso. Su motivación fue el amor de su vida Stephanie y su hija, Evangelina Joshlyn Lopez, que pronto iba a nacer. Aunque Joshua a no tuvo la oportunidad de conocer a su hija, deja historias de perseverancia, de amor y risas que serán tesoros para siempre para su hija y todos los que deja atrás.
Joshua is survived by his loving family: Parents, Homar and Rocio Lopez of Downey, Ca., Daughter, Evangelina Joshlyn Lopez, and his Sweetheart, Stephanie Garcia of Corona, Ca., Siblings, Daisy Marie Lopez and Izaac Efrain Lopez of Downey, Ca., Grandmothers, Martha Romero of Bell, Ca., and Elizabeth Corona of Downey, Ca., along with other family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Joshua was reunited with his grandfathers Efrain Duarte and Miguel Angel Lopez as he arrived at gates of Heaven.
Condolences for the family can be sent through our website.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, please contact the family for the visitation information in their home. Please plan to arrive to the Funeral Services at the church 15 minutes early.
As a young and energetic child Joshua developed a love for reading and sports. Throughout his early childhood, he played several youth sports including football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. His passion became football. Because he was above average in size compared to most his age, he was always placed in higher age-leveled teams for Pop-Warner Football. As early as the age of five, Joshua learned to play with the “big boys”. He played for the Paramount Pirates, Lancaster Cowboys, and the Downey Razorbacks. He stood out on the football field while playing positions such as center, guard, and tackle. After completing middle school, his academic and football performance gave him the opportunity to play football at St. John Bosco and Warren High School. Although he suffered a couple of injuries, Joshua was not one to give up. After spending countless hours at the gym, he came back onto the field stronger than ever during his senior year. Joshua graduated from Warren High School in 2017 leaving a legacy of popularity with his comical character and charm. For Joshua, football was not over yet. He continued to play football at Cerritos College and East Los Angeles College. He decided to take time off football and continued his studies at Cypress College. Soon after, he had fallen in love with his sweetheart Stephanie. Joshua dreamed of one day owning his own business; he knew that he would need experience to make this happen, so he took a position as a car salesman and excelled at it. His motivation was the love of his life and his soon to be born daughter. Although Joshua never met his daughter, Evangeline Joshlyn Lopez, he leaves stories of perseverance, love, and laugher that will be forever treasures for his daughter and all those he leaves behind.
Joshua Adrian Lopez nació el 19 de diciembre de 1998. Como niño lleno de energía, Joshua desarrolló un amor por la lectura y los deportes. Durante su niñez, jugó varios deportes juveniles, como el fútbol, fútbol americano, béisbol y el baloncesto. Su pasión se convirtió en el fútbol americano. Debido a que estaba físicamente desarrollado en comparación con la mayoría de su edad, siempre fue colocado en equipos de mayor nivel de edad para jugar en Pop-Warner Fútbol. Desde la edad de cinco años, Joshua aprendió a jugar con los "niños grandes". Jugó para los equipos Paramount Pirates, Lancaster Cowboys y Downey Razorbacks. Se destacó en el campo de fútbol mientras jugaba posiciones como centro, guardia y tackle. Después de completar la secundaria, su desempeño académico y futbolístico le dio la oportunidad de jugar el fútbol americano en las preparatorias St. John Bosco y Warren High School. Aunque sufrió un par de lesiones, Joshua no era de los que se rendían. Durante su último año de preparatoria, paso horas en el gimnasio y regresó al fútbol americano más fuerte que nunca. Joshua se graduó de Warren High School en el 2017 dejando un legado de popularidad con su carácter cómico y encantador. Para Joshua, el fútbol americano aún no había terminado. Continuó jugando al fútbol en el Colegio de Cerritos y en el Colegio del Este de Los Angeles. Decidió tomarse un descanso del fútbol americano y continuó sus estudios en el Colegio Cypress. Poco después, se había enamorado de su amada Stephanie. Joshua soñaba con tener un día su propio negocio y sabía que necesitaría experiencia para que esto sucediera. Tomó un puesto como vendedor de autos y se destacó en eso. Su motivación fue el amor de su vida Stephanie y su hija, Evangelina Joshlyn Lopez, que pronto iba a nacer. Aunque Joshua a no tuvo la oportunidad de conocer a su hija, deja historias de perseverancia, de amor y risas que serán tesoros para siempre para su hija y todos los que deja atrás.
Joshua is survived by his loving family: Parents, Homar and Rocio Lopez of Downey, Ca., Daughter, Evangelina Joshlyn Lopez, and his Sweetheart, Stephanie Garcia of Corona, Ca., Siblings, Daisy Marie Lopez and Izaac Efrain Lopez of Downey, Ca., Grandmothers, Martha Romero of Bell, Ca., and Elizabeth Corona of Downey, Ca., along with other family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Joshua was reunited with his grandfathers Efrain Duarte and Miguel Angel Lopez as he arrived at gates of Heaven.
Condolences for the family can be sent through our website.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, please contact the family for the visitation information in their home. Please plan to arrive to the Funeral Services at the church 15 minutes early.
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