Julio Lopez lll

Julio Lopez lll obituary

Julio Lopez lll

Julio lll Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sims Funeral Home - Soda Springs on Sep. 28, 2025.

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Soda Springs, Idaho: Julio Lopez III, 68, longtime Soda Springs resident, passed away on Thursday September 25, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. Julio was born on March 6, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas, the Son of Julio II and Carolina Lopez. He was raised and educated in Grace, Idaho and was a graduate of Grace High School, class of 1976.

He met and married the love of his life Tamara Dalton, January 21, 1977, in Soda Springs, Idaho. They made their home in Soda Springs, where Julio worked at Monsanto for 40 ½ years. He was well known in the community for devoting his time and dedication to coaching and developing young athletes. His love for sports was unwavering and continued as his children grew older and throughout his grandchildren's lives. Julio was known for his joking personality and always had a way to put a smile on your face, and he knew how to "Poke" the bear. Julio believed and followed the Catholic Church. Julio was an avid fisherman who loved to spend his summer days at the Blackfoot Resivour or Hopkins Landing. He spent many days teaching his children and grandchildren his passion for fishing.

Julio was loved and will be deeply missed by all those that knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years: Tammy Lopez of Soda Springs, his 4 children, Julio Lopez IV (JJ) of Pocatello, Idaho, Angie (Cody) Jessen of Pocatello, Idaho, Jeremy Lopez of Boise, Idaho, and Amanda Lopez of Boise, Idaho. 4 grandchildren: Felicia Lopez, Kayden Lopez, Isaiah Lopez, and Angel Jessen. His father Julio Lopez II of California, brother Epifanio (Gayle) Lopez of Soda Springs, 3 sisters, Lori Lopez of Lakeland, Florida, Sandra Scott of Fallon, Nevada, and Karen (Steve) Burns of California. His In-Laws Charles (Patty) Dalton of Bend, Oregon. 2 Sister-in-laws Pamela Cardona and Teresa Dalton of Pocatello, Idaho. Many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nephews, and Nieces.

He was preceded in death by his mother Carolina Lopez, In-Laws Donna (Marty) Martinez, Nephew Tyson Jade Lopez, Grandparents, God Mother, and Uncles.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1pm at the Fairview Cemetary 148 S. Main St. Soda Springs, ID

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