Eduardo "Eddie" Jose Lopez, 80, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away March 28, 2021. He was born October 2, 1940, in Kansas City, KS, to Ladislao "Larry" and Josefina Lopez.

Eddie and his wife, Barbara, first met in Junior High and dated for a short time. Life took them in different directions but they later reconnected. Barbara and Eddie married in 1990 and spent the rest of their lives together.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Barbara Lopez.

Eddie is survived by his children, Debi Flahive, Gene Fletcher, Ken Bailey, Chandra Fletcher and Crissy Quirk; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; uncle, Manuel; aunt, Angie; and many cousins.