Dr. Alfonso Lopez, former preident of SPSA died from complications from a neurologic condition at Citrus Hill, Florida.
He graduated from University of the East College of Medicine in 1963 and pursued his Surgical Residency training at the V.A. Hospital and the Saginaw Affiliated Hospitals from 1965-1971 and established his General Surgery practic at Benton Harbor, MI and served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Watervilet Community Hospital.
He was Certified by the American Board of Surgery in 1975 and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1977. He was a Fellow of the Society of Philippine Surgeons in America and served as President 1995-1966.
Dr. Lopez retired from practice in 2005 and moved to Hernando until his demise. He is survived by his wife Cely and four children.
| Ed Barcelona | Wed, Jun 24, 10:29 PM (8 days ago) | ||
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Dr. Al Lopez, past SPSA President died today June 24, 2026 at Citrus Hills., Florida. He is married to Cely Lopez, my first cousin. Al Lopez had a CVA and was hospitalized. Due to his neurological condition, he was discharged to home on hospice care. His children were able to pay their final respects before before his demise today. Let us pray for Dr. Al Lopez.
| acedocjmm@aol.com | Jun 24, 2026, 10:39 PM (8 days ago) | ||
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My heartfelt condolences to Cely and family in the passing of your beloved Al, and our dear friend. He is in my prayers. Take good care, Cely. Johnny
| Francisca Velcek <Francisca.Velcek@downstate.edu> | Wed, Jun 24, 10:46 PM (8 days ago) | ||
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may he rest in peace and may God give Cely and the family peace and consolation in this difficult time ! Frances Velcek
Francisca T. Velcek MD FACS FAAP MAMSE
Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics
Chief Division of Pediatric Surgery
SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
| Heart of Hope | Thu, Jun 25, 5:00 AM (7 days ago) | ||
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We are all diminished with the passing of a family member or a friend.
Farida and I send Cely and her family our love, prayers, and condolences. May God bless them always.
May Al Lopez rest in eternal peace and walk with God.
Phil
| Hernan Reyes | Thu, Jun 25, 6:03 AM (7 days ago) | ||
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A very good friend; a fearless leader, patient and kind. He lived life to its fullest. Our condolences to Cely and family. Rest in Peace my good and loyal friend. He will be missed.
Hernan & Lory
Hernan M. Reyes, MD, FACS
| Bayani Ignacio | Jun 25, 2026, 6:18 AM (7 days ago) | ||
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Goodbye and Good Voyage to AL, my very best friend and one of the kindest.
Iggy an Cora
Bayani (Iggy) and Cora Ignacio