Rafael Lopez III 44,  was called to Heaven after a long illness.

He was born in Naples, Florida to father Rafael Lopez Jr., and mother Jesusa Montez Lopez May 5, 1974.  Rafael loved football but his all time favorite team was the Miami Dolphins. He was known as an honest man and he answered anyone's questions with the way he felt. After meeting Melissa Bustos in Immokalee, they were together over 26 years.

He is survived by his wife: Melissa Bustos, 4 children: Rafael Lopez IV, Jordan Lopez, Julian Lopez and Jayce Lopez, 4 brothers:  Mike Lopez (Agustina) and Rene Lopez (Priscilla), 2 sister: Marianitia Martinez (Lidio) and Gloria Rodriguez (David).

In lieu in flowers the family would appreciate donations to the family.

Visitation at Brister Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at Brister Funeral Home Chapel and a Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, December 14, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Cremation will be his final resting place.