Mario Lopez
Age - 74
December 11, 2023
Mario Efren Lopez Molina, born on February 26th, 1949, in Portoviejo Manabi, Ecuador, passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, godfather and friend whose infectious laughter and love of life touched all who knew him. Mario's life was characterized by his optimism, strong work ethic, cheerful spirit, and his dedication to his family, making him the patriarch and provider that everyone admired. Mario arrived in the United States in 1971, where he began his journey with determination and ambition. His career started in the high paced and busy New York City factories and parking garages. Always seeking opportunities, he began a transport service that quickly flourished from a single van to a fleet, eventually establishing the cornerstone of his legacy, Mario's Transportation Inc. Mario, with his entrepreneurial spirit, and support of his wife expanded his business into a successful school bus operation serving the tri-state area. His children, Mario Jr. and Jessica, now key figures in the family business, inherited his commendable work ethic and devotion to the venture's continued growth and success. Family was Mario's greatest joy, and he is survived by his adoring wife of 45 years, Odalia Electra Lopez, his sister, Laura Sanchez, and his brother, Luis Lopez. His legacy will also be cherished by his daughters: Johanna Lopez, Diana Lopez, Alexandra Morales, and his children with Odalia, Mario Lopez Jr. , and Jessica St. Cyrus. Mario's joyful presence will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Solange, Joan, Scarlett, Bianca, Gabrielle, Abigail, Brooke, Bridgette, Maggie, Elliot, Marquise, Arianna, and Alyssa. His great-grandchildren, Aislinn and Oliver, will also hold him dearly in their memories. Mario has now joined his late parents, Ms. Maria Isabel Molina Moreira and Mr. Jose Lopez Pinargote alongside his brothers Gonzalo Garcia, Galo Garcia and Hernan Lopez Molina, in heaven. Despite this farewell, his vibrant soul continues to resonate through the lives of those he left behind. Throughout his life, Mario was the epitome of a humorous, loving, and optimistic individual. He had a reputation for playing pranks on his cousins, and inciting laughter with his contagious chuckle. His love for dancing and partying was well-known, and his enthusiasm for life was infectious. His hobbies reflected the fullness with which he lived; he delighted in cars, sports, animals, and travel. He was particularly devoted to his ranch in Ecuador, a place that allowed him to connect with his roots and share his love for nature with his family. Mario's grandchildren meant the world to him, and in each of them, he instilled the same boundless joy and compassionate spirit that he carried with him. He navigated life's challenges with charisma and humor, drawing everyone in with his magnetic personality. A charismatic and funny soul, Mario's presence was a gift to those who had the privilege to know him. He faced life's adversities with positivity and a smile that could light up the darkest of rooms. His love for life, his dedication to his family, and his determination to succeed are the cornerstones of his enduring legacy--a legacy that will live on through Mario's Transportation Inc. and the continued love and devotion of his family and friends. As we bid farewell to a man who was much more than his successes--a loving husband, a guiding father, a beloved sibling, an adored grandfather, and a treasured friend--we celebrate Mario Efren Lopez's extraordinary life and the laughter, passion, and love he shared so generously with us all. His memory will be carried in our hearts forever. Mario Efren Lopez, nacido el 26 de febrero de 1949 en Portoviejo Manabi, Ecuador, fallecio pacificamente en su casa el 7 de diciembre de 2023. Fue un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hermano, tio, primo, padrino y amigo cuya risa contagiosa y amor por la vida, toco a todos los que lo conocieron. La vida de Mario se caracterizo por su optimismo inquebrantable, su fuerte etica de trabajo, su espiritu jovial y su dedicacion a su familia, lo que lo convirtio en el patriarca y proveedor que todos admiraban. Mario llego a los Estados Unidos en 1971, donde inicio su camino con determinacion y ambicion. Su carrera comenzo en el ajetreo de las fabricas y estacionamientos de la ciudad de Nueva York. Siempre buscando oportunidades, comenzo un servicio de transporte que rapidamente florecio desde una sola camioneta hasta una flota, estableciendo finalmente la piedra angular de su legado, Mario's Transportation Inc. Mario, con su espiritu emprendedor, expandio su negocio hasta convertirlo en una exitosa operacion de autobuses escolares que presta servicios a la area de los tres estados. Sus hijos, Mario Jr. y Jessica, ahora figuras clave en el negocio familiar, heredaron su encomiable etica de trabajo y su devocion por el crecimiento y el exito de la empresa. La familia era la mayor alegria de Mario, y le sobreviven su adorada esposa durante 45 anos, Odalia Electra Lopez, su fiel hermana, Laura Azucena Sanchez, y su hermano, Luis Alberto Lopez. Su legado tambien sera apreciado por sus hijas: Johanna Lopez, Diana Lopez, Alexandra Morales y sus hijos con Odalia, Mario Lopez Jr. y Jessica St. Cyrus. Sus carinosos nietos extranaran mucho la presencia jovial de Mario: Solange, Joan, Scarlett, Bianca, Gabrielle, Abigail, Brooke, Bridgette, Maggie, Elliot, Marquise, Arianna y Alyssa. Sus bisnietos, Aislinn y Oliver, tambien lo recordaran con mucho carino. Mario ahora se ha unido a sus difuntos padres, la Sra. Maria Isabel Molina Moreira y el Sr. Jose Lopez Pinargote, junto con sus hermanos Sr. Gonzalo y Galo Garcia Molina y Ing. Hernan Lopez Molina, en el cielo. A pesar de esta despedida, su alma vibrante continua resonando en las vidas de aquellos que dejo atras. A lo largo de su vida, Mario fue la personificacion de una persona divertida, carinosa y optimista. Tenia fama de hacer bromas a sus primos y de provocar la risa con su risa contagiosa. Su amor por el baile y la fiesta era bien conocido y su entusiasmo por la vida era contagioso. Sus aficiones reflejaban la plenitud con la que vivia; Le encantaban los carros, los deportes, los animales y los viajes. Tenia especial devocion por su hacienda en Ecuador, lugar que le permitio conectarse con sus raices y compartir su amor por la naturaleza con su familia. Los nietos de Mario significaron mucho para el y en cada uno de ellos inculco la misma alegria ilimitada y el mismo espiritu compasivo que llevaba consigo. Supero los desafios de la vida con carisma y humor, atrayendo a todos con su personalidad magnetica. Alma carismatica y divertida, la presencia de Mario fue un regalo para quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo. Enfrento las adversidades de la vida con una positividad inquebrantable y una sonrisa que podia iluminar las habitaciones mas oscuras. Su amor por la vida, su dedicacion a su familia y su determinacion de triunfar son las piedras angulares de su legado duradero, un legado que perdurara a traves de Mario's Transportation Inc. y el amor y la devocion continuos de su familia y amigos. Al despedirnos de un hombre que fue mucho mas que sus exitos: un esposo amoroso, un padre guia, un hermano amado, un abuelo adorado y un amigo apreciado, celebramos la extraordinaria vida de Mario Efren Lopez y la risa, la pasion y amor que compartio tan generosamente con todos nosotros. Su memoria permanecera en nuestros corazones para siempre.Show more
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