Lawrence "Wally" Batopis Jr.

AK-CHIN - Lawrence "Wally" Batopis Jr., 41, died on Nov. 16, 2015.

Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ak-Chin Service Center, with a wake continuing until midnight. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix.

Mr. Batopis was born on March 1, 1974, in Phoenix. He worked for Ak-Chin Farms for many years and was a foreman. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Red Sox and Patriots. He was known for his hardworking nature and infectious smile, and his family was his true love.

Survivors include his wife, Marcela; three daughters, Ana Mendez of Ahwatukee, Jessica and Lina Batopis of Ak-Chin; two sons, Lorenzo and Daniel Batopis of Ak-Chin; his mother, Teresa Ramirez of Maricopa; two sisters, Erica Ramirez of Maricopa and Melinda Velasquez of Ak-Chin; a brother, Efren Ramirez of Maricopa; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Batopis Sr.; a sister, Mary F. Ortega; and a brother, Ralph Batopis.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.