John Douglas Lopez Jr. was born February 17, 1985, in Crescent City, California to John Sr. and Re-becca Lopez. He passed away December 10, 2022, in Smith River, California.John attended Del Norte High School and studied Diesel and Automotive Technology at WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming.He worked at South Coast Lumber, Yurok Food Distribution, and Ace Hardware.John enjoyed spending time with his daughter Jenna bowling, riding in his Jeep, cooking, and barbequing. He loved his family. John was a loyal friend and a proud citizen of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. John was friendly, lighthearted, and always quick with the jokes.John is survived by his daughter Jennavecia (Jenna) Lopez, mother Rebecca Lopez, sisters Dawn Jones, Tracie Whipple, Heather Lopez, Holly Lopez, and brothers Chris (Amanda) Jones and Mat-thew Lopez. Also including many nieces, nephews, and extended family.He was preceded in death by his father, John Lopez Sr. and sister, Holly Mae Gibbens.John is be loved and will be missed by many.Graveside services will be at Howonquet Indian Cemetery, Smith River, CA on January 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm. with fellowship to follow at Howonquet Hall Community Center.Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel. Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary. com To plant a tree in memory of John Lopez Jr as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });