Arturo Lopez

Arturo Lopez, age 65 passed away on June 14, 2025 at 4:54 am at the St Johns Campus in Albert Lea, MN. Services will be held on July 13, 2025 at the Hope Church in Albert Lea, MN. Visitation with the family will start at 2pm, with his Celebration of Life starting at 3pm.

Arturo Lopez (Big Daddy) was born on March 13, 1960 in Winters, Tx.

Arturo shared his first marriage to Laurie Mullenmaster, blessing them with two sons, Adam & Andrew. Later in life, Arturo met his soul mate, his wife Dawn Lopez (Selthun), who had also been blessed with two sons of her own, David & Tristan. Coming together bringing Victoria, Erica, & Antonio into this world, plus a bonus daughter Amanda (Laurie & Thomas Mullenmaster) His, hers, & ours. His beautifully blessed blended family.

Arturo served his country honorably as a member of the National Guard & the Army Reserves.

Arturo engaged in a lot of volunteering through the Salvation Army Church, Search & Rescue, EDS, Parents Anonymous, AA & NA (Ulsted Alano Club, Albert Lea MN), sharing hope, peace & love. Arturo was the town Santa for many years alongside with his wife. He loved making others smile & sharing his love with positive energy & compassion. His laughter & smile impacted so many around him. He loved stating “I’m a lover, not a fighter”. He enjoyed fishing, singing, cookouts, riding his motorcycle, tinkering with his tools, spending time with his family & sharing the best hugs & kisses.

Arturo is survived in death by his sisters: Consuelo Zepeda & Ida Sigala, of TX, Elsa (Gilbert) Hernandez, Otillia (Luis) Rios, and brother Alfredo (Melissa) Lopez of WI. Children: David (Katherine) Hernandez, Tristan Selthun, Victoria (Lucas Wangsness) Lopez, Erica (Maxwell Truax) Lopez, Antonio Lopez, Aijah Lopez (raised as his own) of Albert Lea, MN, Adam (Katie) Lopez & Andrew (Dinah Brandt) Lopez of Owatonna, MN and Amanda Mullenmaster of Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Kaleb, Destiny, Hunter & Sahara Hernandez, Emma Schmidt, Arturo, Willow & Lylah Irlas, Alexander Lopez, Abraham Gonzales, Athena Truax all of Albert Lea, MN, Alexavier Lopez of Spring Valley, MN, Natavia Rhoden, Kaden Lopez, Emmit Culver, Azaree & Alakai Lopez, Kianna, & Aiden Boyd, Dominic, Grayson, & Mila (Kira) Lopez, Nehemiah Lee, all from Owatonna, MN, Ariana Paulson of Blooming Prairie, and Zak Hooper, Lilly Hooper of Oklahoma. Great-grandchildren: Iliana Beardsley, Blooming Prairie, MN, Cameron Culver, Owatonna, MN and Ezrah Cunningham-Lopez of Albert Lea MN, along with many nieces and nephews.

Arturo is preceded in death by his mom Cirilda Luera of TX. Sisters Lidia Mireles & Gina Rivera of TX. Brother Mario Zepeda. Nephew Ryan Martinez of WI, and grandson Josiah Wright of MN.

He was a Man who treasured all relationships, while not everyone can be named, his Love & Smile will live on through all who knew him. He loved you all dearly. Keep Smiling.

Cards and condolences may be sent to the family at the following address: 715 south Broadway Ave, Albert Lea MN 56007