Brian Lopez, 56, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully in hospice on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Brian was born April 2, 1965, in Sterling, the son of Joseph Lewis and Hope Hellena (Urrutia Sanchez) Lopez. Brian had a passion for cooking, cooking out, and feeding his friends. He was an avid bicycle rider; he loved fishing at the river most of his life. Brian had a kind heart and loving soul, and he was a friend to all.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph Lewis (Rosa) Lopez, and Hope Hellena Urrutia Sanchez; sons, Dustin Lopez of AZ, Dalton Goss of Tampico, IL, Dallas Brian (Nichole Schultz) Lopez of Sterling, Trevor Grosswold of TX; daughters, Madison Goss of Tampico, and Ahleah Angel Lopez of Dixon, IL; brothers, Joe (Angie) Lopez of Sterling, Michael (Michelle Fortune) of Rock Falls, IL, Israel (Robin) Lopez of Morrison, IL, David (Tammi Cox) Lopez of Sterling, and Frank (Gina) Lopez of Sterling; five grandchildren, Bentley Lopez, Dante Lopez, Brantley, Price, and Lilliana.
Brian was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Mark Lopez.
Cremation Rites have been entrusted to Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling, IL.
A Celebration of Life will take place from noon to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Whiskey Barrel, 305 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls IL. All friends are welcome to come. Please bring your pictures, and share your stories. Food and beverages provided.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.