Carlos Lopez Ochoa

COOLIDGE - Carlos Lopez Ochoa, 78, of Coolidge died on March 17, 2017, in Coolidge.

Mr. Ochoa was born on June 27, 1938, in San Jose, California, to Carlos and Mercedes Ochoa. He was a cotton farmer and loved the Marine Corps and watching John Wayne movies.

He is survived by his wife, Nadine; two sons, Michael J. and Anthony R. Ochoa; a daughter, Michele Renne Mejia; two brothers, Robert L. and Anthony P. Ochoa; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son.

Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande. Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, with Mass celebrated at 10 by the Rev. Ariel Lustan. Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Reception following at The Landmark event center, 301 N. Picacho St.

Donations may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758541, Topeka, KS 66675-8541 or living plants to family.