Josh

Husband, father, and friend to many, Josue (Josh) Rivera Lopez died at the age of forty on December 23rd, 2021, in San Diego, CA. He was surrounded by his loving family at his bedside when he passed.

Born in Long Beach, CA on January 5th, 1981, Josh served his country for four years as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 2007.

Josh is survived by his devoted wife Monica and their three daughters Madalyn, Eliana, and Abigail. He is also survived by his father, Miguel Lopez, his mother, Virginia Rivera (Wayne) Scott, sisters Isabel Starck Lopez and Michelle Lopez, brother Charles Scott, father-in-law and mother-in-law Mark and Betsy Carlos, brother-in-law Armando Romero, and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Anthony Allen Castleberry.

His family was by far the most important and precious part of his life. He loved nothing more than having fun with his family. Josh enjoyed taking them on camping trips, family reunions, and other family ad-ventures.

Josh had a lifetime love of sports. He excelled at both wrestling and football at Imperial High School, from where he graduated in 1999. Later, he gave back by being a wrestling coach at the school. He was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan and an avid golfer.

Josh and his family attended the Cornerstone Community Church in Holtville, CA and volunteered with the Children's Church. As a boy, he was an altar server at St. Anthony's Church in Imperial, CA.

One never needed to ask him for help, as it was his nature to take the initiative on his own. While Josh was also known for his performances on Karaoke night (props included), and always having his Yeti cup of iced tea in hand, he will be best remembered for being high-spirited, warm-hearted, and certainly for his engaging smile.

His family has set up a GOFUNDME page (https://gofund.me/cfabb8b0) to help offset the funeral costs, as well as to raise funds for groceries, child care, or even a fun outing for his girls.

Services will be held on January 10th, 2022, at Christ Community Church, 590 W. Orange, El Centro, CA. The viewing will begin at 9am, with services at 10am. Burial will immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 201 E. Gillett Road, El Centro, CA at 12pm. Refreshments will be served during services.