In memory of Santos Lopez

Seafair Pirates lost a brother and friend, fellow Seafair Pirate Santos Lopez. Santos Lopez, 56, a member of the Seafair Pirates since 2001, died suddenly at work on Wednesday February 13, 2008.

Santos was born March 23, 1951 and was married to and survived by his wife Karen Lopez and his children. He served in the Army in the Ranger Battalion Rear Detachment NCDIC and during his life he received many special recognition awards, including the Governor's Life Saving award as well as having a 20 year career at Boeing. Santos was a champion for the Dystonia Foundation which supports research into this neurological disorder that affects so many. The Seafair Pirates have adopted this program and committed to join in fundraising efforts in order to bring awareness to this life altering disorder.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 – 1 p.m., on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at St. Elizabeth’s Church at 2316 180^th St in Bothell.

Contributions on behalf of Santos Lopez can be made to:
The Dystonia Foundation at www.dystonia-foundation.org and please click on the donate link.

Comments

Santos served with me as a Candidate brother the first six months of my candidate year. I learned a lot from his example and as the years passed, his example to all of the pirates became much greater. When I think back on my memories of Santos, one thing stands out more then any other, his selflessness. Every time we crossed paths, he was doing something in the service of someone other then himself. Whether it was speaking about Dystonia which was always in his mind, or bringing new ideas or well thought out offerings to the club, or even just feeding the crew from his own stores before Marysville, he did so with a generosity of heart and spirit that is hard to even consider matching. The loss of a single pirate is a loss to all. Godspeed and good winds brother.

Daddy, Your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with forever. My Daddy was a very caring, loving, compasionate man. He would give you his last $1 and the shirt off his back not to see a soul suffer. He loved his pirate brothers it was one of his life's happiest moments and times of his life. I love you Daddy, Your little girl...

I was just beginning to know a little about Santos. But what I seen and heard of him was immediate liking. He was so good to my handycap sister Carol. But most of all He was so wonderful to and for my Niece Karen. God Speed to you Santos You are chosen for a new roll. You with all your love and compassion will do very well . We all love you .And are better off for knowing You.

We had many moments my friend, many. These moments of time well never be forgotten. I remember the first days with aching feet and sore knees. Nothing stopped you. Nothing except the need to help others. Building those special moments in time makes it all worth while. Thank you for the chance to build many moments that will never be forgotten. Peter Captain Kidd 2004- 2005

Santos My brother, I will never forget our last conversation. Your love of of your wife and desire to combat her illness and bring attention to it were just one of your many passions. "Individually we all can make a difference, Together we can make an impact" you reminded me of my own words often. After many discussions regarding your one man sword show at Torchlight. Yes it did look great. It was typical Santos. Love you. We wish you fair winds and smooth Sailing.

Santos, Words cannot descibe the thankfullness I've had from the time you walked it the door to agree to become a candidate and then a member of this organization. We had many a good times running the streets where ever we went, rain or shine, and you always put a smile on the people you met. Thank you for being my friend and brother. Until we meet again. Smooth sailing my brother.

Santos my father my friend. You have been such a blessing in my life. You gave me advice and let me make my choices and if they were wrong you still supported me and let me know that no matter what you are their. You always had an open heart and open arms when I needed you the most. I love You

Comments

Though I seem far physically, it's mentally, I'm not, as I am among the spirit of a Seafair Pirate, "all for one and one for all". Though 1982-1988 was my Pirate Season one thing you learn and take with you forever is that you always admire, honor and understand all the crew members and what it is to be a Seattle Seafair Pirate. It is still one of the greatest achievements of my life. As you brother Pirates read this and feel the honor in which I share in memory of Santos, it's always a difficult time when we lose a crew member who was a part of this Pirate spirit. As I was honored to talk with Mark Jenson on the radio in celebration of the SI Swimsuit Issue this week, it gave me the sense and the feelings all over again to remember the first Cayman Is. Trips and how I saw vision of its growth so long ago. To then hear the next day of a loss of a crew member, though I never knew Santos, it is to know the feeling and the thoughts of a loss of another unique member who gave it his best, who shared his best, who always stood tall to be a crew member of one honored group. Santos! the honor is yours...A Seattle Seafair Pirate, SERVED......we thank you for your honor, your service, your friendship to the community. May you be at peace and know your legend here stands tall always among the past, present and future of The Seattle Seafair Pirates. "May it be good winds, and sails full" always for your journey mate! - Mark Christopher

Comments

My enduring memory of Santos is that he always takes time to care and to teach. At any moment, either on a DUKW work party, a parade route, or a pre-parade barbecue, he'll show you his heart, and make sure you are growing at his side. Many people in this life care for those around them, but few, like Santos, take time to make sure others cared as well. We'll all do well to keep Santos in our hearts, and live to honor his memory.

Comments

Santos, Words cannot descibe the thankfullness I've had from the time I met you, when I walked in the door to agree to become a candidate of this organization.

Comments

Santos, My friend, my brother, words can not say how much you will be missed. You will always be with me and I know you will be watching down over us. R.I.P my brother and smooth sailing.

Comments

One of Santos's last acts as a pirate was to organize and deliver customized pocket knives for his brother pirates. I'm looking at the knife and it will remain a positive remembrance of Santos the man. He gave his time and energy to make others experiences better. Fair winds my friend.

Comments

I will always remember your good comebacks and wise cracks and I got your Pork teriyaki waiting for on the other side. I might be 6'2" and ugly but i know you're were more ugly than me. I will miss seeing u at the game above me, wish i could seat in those seats . Thanks for being my Friend Santos I will miss. Peace Big Brother.

Comments

No finer a man will I meet. Santos always had a kind, considerate word and a positive spin, regardless of the circumstance.

Comments

Thanks my Brother for your selflessness and appreciation of all those you came in contact with. Your life with us will be missed...our memories of you will last forever... R.I.P. Fair Winds and Following Seas to ye...

Comments

Thank you for your compassion and dedication to spreading awareness for Dystonia. May you rest in peace.

Comments

Please pass this on to the Lopez family, our prayers and hearts go out to them. I had never met Santos, but talked to him many times on the phone and numerous emails about 3 years ago. He was trying to get me an electric scooter to get around after surgery I had put me in a wheelchair. He did have a huge heart of gold. Since then Gary and I have become a part of the Seafair Family and are Parade Marshals. We didn't know until this was announced on the news tonight that he had passed away. I am still in shock. He will be missed. Roberta and Gary

Comments

Santos Lopez, When you called me 3 yrs ago I was in shock that I actually had gotten a call from a Seafair Pirate. Well today when I heard you had passed I felt that shock again in my heart, and the tears came. You worked hard to help me get more mobile and I truly appreciated it. Your family, and brotherhood all know how you wanted to help when you could. I have been around the Seafair family's all my life and was hoping to see you this year, but God didn't have that in the cards for us to meet. I just recently was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and caught it early and I am so blessed. But I am still recovering. YOU did have a huge heart of gold. Since then Gary and I have become a part of the Seafair Family and are Parade Marshals. Santos Lopez will be missed, and I did cry when I heard, but tears are cleansing for all of us. I want to send our love and prayers to your family that you have left, one day we will all meet. Roberta and Gary

Comments

I worked with Santos for several years. I have seen him mad and seen him sad. But he was a good man at heart. So sad to loose him at a young age. We wish his family the well. Life goes on until its our turn. We will always remember him. God bless him and his family. Geyer Family.

Comments

As a friend of the Pirates for years, I talked to Santos several times, he made me feel good about myself when I had my cancer and I will always remember him for that. My heart goes out to his family and will be in my prayers. God Bless

Comments

Well Santos you will be missed and glad to have known you. Thank you for the colorfull memories that you and I shared. I hope that you are in a peacefull place. Well I hope that karen can always call me. He was a good friend of mine. Sorry that I could not go to the funeral but I hope that you understand I want to remember you as you were. See you in a long time My friend .

Comments

It is one of the world's greatest tragedies to have lost Santos so soon. He was so filled with life that it is not possible to imagine life being taken from him. His dedication to Dystonia and helping people highlights the love in his heart. I offer profound sympathy for his family and all who loved him. We can carry on his legacy by continuing with the programs that he started for years to come.

Comments

I wish to say farewell big man. May GOd be with your family. We know that you are in the better place and that you are now one of HIS Angels watching over your family and friends. I personally did not know you but I have been involved in helping families get the Christmas Treasure help every year. You are one of the family within the pirates that i will all admire for all of the hard work and humor and sacrifice that you have done. You are now within a greater sphere and your children and wife should know you are looking after them.When your family and friends feel that little breeze against their cheek they will know that you are whispering your love for them . When they are outside at night they will know to look up and see that bright shining star is your way of saying I LOVE You. GOD Bless you and yours.

Comments

I wish to say farewell big man. May God be with your family. We know that you are in the better place and that you are now one of HIS Angels watching over your family and friends. I personally did not know you but I have been involved in helping families get the Christmas Treasure help every year. You are one of the family within the pirates that i will always admire for all of the hard work and humor and sacrifice that you have done. You are now within a greater sphere and your children and wife should know you are looking after them.When your family and friends feel that little breeze against their cheek they will know that you are whispering your love for them . When they are outside at night they will know to look up and see that bright shining star is Your way of saying I LOVE You. GOD Bless you and yours.

Comments

I wish to say farewell big man. May God be with your family. We know that you are in the better place and that you are now one of HIS Angels watching over your family and friends. I personally did not know you but I have been involved in helping families get the Christmas Treasure help every year. You are one of the family within the pirates that i will always admire for all of the hard work and humor and sacrifice that you have done. You are now within a greater sphere and your children and wife should know you are looking after them. When your family and friends feel that little breeze against their cheek they will know that you are whispering your love for them . When they are outside at night they will know to look up and see that bright shining star is Your way of saying I LOVE You. GOD Bless you and yours.

Comments

Uncel Santos is the best and will be missed . He would always show me away to look at thins a dif. way so it wouldn't be to hard to handl i love him for that and also for being a good husbuned,father, uncel,and friend . Uncel we love you and always will. Thank you for being you! LOVE ALWAYS CHRISSIE AND KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments

As a Long Time radio personality in Seattle and being born in Ballard. I have to say this is a very sad note in my log as the captian of SEATTLES BEST ROCK! I hope you had mast at Sea!! And Rum was abound!!...... Long Live Santos! Gary Shannon.... I LOVE YOU SEATTLE!!!

Comments

This Pirate lovin wench says rest in peace dear Pirate lad! To your family, though several months have gone by, please know just how much what Santos did for our community in his capacity as a Seafair Pirate will NEVER be forgotten!!! XOXOXO....Miss Beth

The Seattle Seafair Pirates is not Liable for Information Posted in Interactive Areas. The Seattle Seafair Pirates provides interactive areas such as this guestbook to enhance the user experience and build a healthy community around our website's activities, products and services. You acknowledge that should you participate in such interactive areas, the information you voluntarily post about yourself and third parties in such areas might be accessed, collected and used by third parties outside of The Seattle Seafair Pirates.

DO NOT POST ANY PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION SUCH AS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR MAILING ADDRESS IN OUR PUBLIC AREAS.

In addition, you may not post any defamatory, obscene, slanderous, or otherwise illegal material, or any material which infringes any third-party copyrights or other intellectual property rights on any interactive areas. Posting links to other websites for the purpose of commerce are also prohibited. Violators will be subject to termination of access to this website and possible legal action. Although The Seattle Seafair Pirates employs advanced security technology, it cannot guarantee complete security in personal websites or password-protected areas, and The Seattle Seafair Pirates will not be held liable for any user's or other visitor's disclosure of personal information on The Seattle Seafair Pirates or any other website operated by The Seattle Seafair Pirates.


HOME	Adventures With Seafair Pirates	PORTS O'CALL	PICTURE ALBUM	CANDIDATES APPLY HERE	GUEST BOOK	NEWS, LINKS, SPONSORS	PLUNDER Gift Shop

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Comments

Your Name:

Add Your Comments