Jose Rafael Lopez Naar Obituary

The passing of Jose Rafael Lopez Naar in Huntersville, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 25, 2026 at the age of 84. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel M. Lopez and Etanisla Naar Lopez. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Rodriguez; his children, Michael, Joseph, Melissa and Johannes; and his siblings, Victor Jesus Manuel Lopez, Jesus Manuel Lopez, Ica Lopez, Carmen Lopez, Libia Lopez, Dilcia Lopez and Luis Lopez. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 1 Great Grandchild.

Born on April 14, 1941, in Margarita Island, Venezuela, he devoted his life to his career at Viasa National Airlines, where his contributions to aviation operations were significant and deeply valued.