David Joseph Lopez, a lifetime resident of Grand Canyon National Park, passed away Saturday October 25th in Seligman AZ, at the age of 53 after 2 year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by numerous family members and friends. David graduated from Grand Canyon High School in 1973 and began his career with the National Park Service soon after. He worked for GCNPS until he retired in 2008. David had a passion for hunting, cooking, the San Francisco Giants and spending time with his family. He was a quiet and simple man who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was the best son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend and will be greatly missed by all. He was proceeded in death by his father Ray Lopez and is survived by his mother Josie Lopez of Seligman AZ, his brother Dan Lopez of Grand Canyon, sister Margaret Alvarado (Arthur) of Seligman and sister Mariceleste Lopez of Las Vegas, NV, nieces Yolanda Simon (Starbuck), Erica Alvarado, Talia Lee and nephews Aaron Lopez (Michelle), Gabriel Alvarado (Shelby) and Vincent Alvarado. A Rosary will be held at El Cristo Rey Catholic Church on Friday Oct. 31st at 6p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday Nov. 1st at 10 a.m. at the Community Building with a reception immediately following at the Quality Inn. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society or the Hospice Family Care Foundation 100 E. Sheldon St. Ste. 100 Prescott, AZ 86301.