precious memories

Michelle

Andres' Mother

"Beautiful, beautiful hearted son. I love you so much my heart is broken to its depths. I only want to wrap you in my arms forever my son.

You have such a beautiful heart son. So kind to others. You lived life with zeal and passion. I am so thankful for you and would give my life for yours. You are forever a part of me. I only wish to hold you forever in my arms but will now hold you forever in my heart. Until I see you again....I love you....I love you....I love you"

grace lopez

Sister

"My brother Michael Andres Lopez or Andres to those who loved and cherished him was such a joy to have as a brother. He always made us all laugh and smile through tough times. I hope we can try and do the same. Though I know it will be hard knowing he won't come home I will try to walk through life knowing he's always looking out for me. He was and always will be the sun if my life. Far away but always shining bright and radiating off his warm heart for everyone.I know that we are all grieving the loss of him, but I hope that one day we can look back on these memories and not cry and mourn, but smile because all Andres wanted was for the ones he loved to be happy. My brother, I love you more that I can express, and I can't bare the fact that you have gone to a better place to rest with the Lord our God, but knowing you are always watching over me through good and bad times will keep me pushing through this life of mine until the day comes when I can hold you like I did as a young girl forever in heaven.I love you so much, My brother forever, Andres."

Matt Ellis

Close friend

"I first met Andres at a party near the start of my freshman year of college. It was at my apartment and one of my roommates had invited Andres to come. I was a little surprised when he walked in with his long hair, baggy SoCal skater clothes, and longboard under his arm. I remember thinking to myself at the time, does this guy go to our school? However after a few minutes of getting to know him, we clicked and that night I remember having the distinct feeling that we would be friends. We hung out a lot freshman year, eventually becoming roommates during our second year of college. We grew close while living together and spent a lot of our free time hanging out both together and with our wider group of close friends. We had many crazy adventures, late-night food runs, and all around wild experiences together living in Escondido, some of which I honestly wouldn’t believe actually happened if I wasn’t there to see for myself.

I left college after nearly a year of rooming with Andres due to unforeseen circumstances at the school and moved back to the east coast for a couple years. Even though we were thousands of miles away, we still managed to talk to each other pretty regularly. Sometimes we would talk on the phone for hours at a time, shooting the breeze about anything and everything, from relived college memories and our plans for the future to current events and cool technology. After chatting for what seemed like a short while, one of us would check the time and be like, ‘Holy crap we’ve been talking for 2 hours!’ Time truly flew fast with Andres. He had a curious mind that was willing to engage on almost any subject and even if he didn’t know much about something, he was always down to listen and learn.

I am honored to have gotten to spend as much time as I did with Andres. Even if I wanted to, I could never forget Andres. He had that effect on people. A part of him will live on with me forever, and his life will serve as an inspiration to all that knew him to be bold, to stay curious, and to live life to its absolute fullest. Gone but not Forgotten. Rest In Peace brother."

anna boyagoda

Aunt

"Andres, you were my first nephew. You showed me how joyful life could be, how full of promise. When you were born I was a junior in university living with your Tia Elisa. We celebrated for days. We visited you in Harlingen on our breaks, chasing you around the room. You were a wild one! At my wedding you carried my ring and taught me how to dance. Dear sweet boy, may the angels of the Lord come to meet you and carry you home. Your Heavenly Father has longed for you; you are His."

Sam cary

Andres' Girlfriend

"A note to Andres 

Michael Andres Lopez. To say I love you is the biggest understatement there could ever be. We were far from perfect but perfect doesn’t exist and what we had for the time we had it is everything to me. You always joked and said soul mates don’t exist and maybe you are right, but what I know is true is that when God put you in my life he forever changed my soul. You were the one who taught me how to love. You also taught me how to lose. Even on our hardest days, I never doubted how much you really truly cared deep down. Never. I can’t even begin to pick one memory that stands out to me more than another. How can you pick just one when you spent almost everyday of 2 years with a person? I remember what it felt like to fall in love with you. It was beyond exhilarating but it was also so terrifying I’d cry because for the first time I had something to lose. But that is the risk you take when you love and I’d take that risk over and over again. I’m so sorry that things ended like this. I wish more than anything I could have gotten to see all the beautiful things I know you were going to do. But now I am going to do my best to be the girl you always told me I am. Please play with the all the kitties up in heaven for me. Carlos and I will hold the fort down down here. 

⁃ Love “Samo” "

tammy tatro

Family friend

"Andres was a very fine young man. I remember how much he was loved by everyone on the team and how respectful he was. I'm so glad he lived his dream of going to film school and being in California. I know his soccer "brothers" are going to miss him immensely."

melanie uecker

High school friend

"I met Andres in high school when we were paired up for a homecoming pep rally routine. Whenever we’d run into each other or pass in the halls, he would always be sure to say hi. In the past few years, we caught up a time or two and it was always fun to see what projects he was up to. His photography skills were untouched and he was sure to continue to excel in his realm of creativity."

Nicolai Noffke

Friend, rival, & teammate

"Andres was a rival when I first got to know him. I played against him in his last game of high school men’s soccer. He played the best game I’ve ever seen him play that day. I  played forward and he was playing center back. I could not score on him that day. He played his heart out and gave it his all. Even though my team defeated him, he still was able to become good friends with me. After that season had ended we ended up on the same team, the Neenah Gunners. From here, our friendship grew. He eventually started working at Jimmy Johns along with half of the other Neenah Gunners. Between soccer and work I could not escape him! I saw him nearly everyday that summer. From being together so often we became so close. And as if soccer and work was not enough, we hung out after work or soccer. Our go to hangout activity was often times long boarding in downtown Appleton. 



One of many memories I with Andres is from one of the last nights he was in Wisconsin before he left for California. Jordan Olson and Alex Muros were with us this night as well. We went off the beaten path of downtown Appleton. From here, we found a grass hill that led straight into the water/river. We decide it was a great idea to ride down this hill sitting on our longboards much like riding a sled in the in the snow. Between the failed attempts and rolls down the hill there were giggles, smiles, and contagious belly laughs from every one of us. To this day, this one of the best days I have ever experienced. I am so glad to have made memories with Andres that I will never forget. I could tell he was sad to leave but excited to move on to a new adventure in California. Andres was never afraid to take on a New adventure.

Andres always loved to capture every moment and every memory on camera so he could relive those moments like that night. Its one of the many things I loved about him. He was so charismatic, kind, and just about any positive synonym in the dictionary. With him always being so positive I hoped it rubbed off on me enough to see  positivity in hard times like these. This is for my rival, teammate and friend. I love you Andres."

Kevin kuehn

Friend & Gunners teammate

"Andres was a guy that you could count on. Growing up and playing soccer with him as long as we all did forms a special kind of bond. As high school soccer started, we saw each other less and less. It wasn’t until right before New Years on December 30, 2019, that I saw him again. 6 whole years since the last time I saw him, and here he is right next door in Milwaukee at my neighbor’s house. We talked for hours and caught up on everything that had happened in the last 6 years without skipping a beat. We talked a lot about our experiences living on the west coast and grand plans for the future. He let me know that if I was ever out near LA that I would always have a place to crash: and I told him likewise if he ever found himself in Seattle. He was a great friend and deserved to see out his ambitious plans for the future."

JP Huckins

Schoolmate & friend

"Honestly, there are many different good memories that I have with Andres. He was a creator in every sense of the word. He was great at photoshop, great at after effects, dabbled in music, started learning 3D modeling and animation, all of these things we shared. Unfortunately, though we talked about it every time we saw each other, we never collaborated save on one project. It was a film he made to bring awareness to victims of drug abuse. I had a blast working on the project with him and I will miss him dearly.   

The world just lost an amazing creator, one that created great works, but also one that would have gone on to create many, many more. So if you want to honor the loss of this artist, my only ask is that you create every chance you get. For art that isn't created is art that isn't shared. And I believe that's what art is all about, sharing a piece of yourself with the rest of the world."

Ever boyagoda

Cousin

"One of my favorite memories with Andres was when we were trying to get him up for breakfast and we were jumping on him, singing in his ears and eventually my cousins and I picked him and started to drag him down the stairs. We only got half way before Aunty Michelle, his mom, yelled, "Andres, waffles", and he promptly got up and went down the kitchen. I always looked up to him and he was always the 'cool cousin' for me. I will always remember him and continue to keep him and his family in my prayers."

Kasey Smith

Xavier soccer coach

"I learned today that we have lost Andres. Andres was an incredible teammate and I was so fortunate to have coached him during his time playing varsity soccer at Xavier High School. What an incredible loss for his family and friends. May he RIP and I hope his friends and family find peace during this difficult time."

Cheeia

Friend of Andres' mother

"Andres, I’ve met you a few times, all those times you were in the kitchen I think snacking on something. I’m friends with your beautiful kind-hearted mom. She loves and misses you so much, she wants nothing more than to hold you one last time. My heart aches for her as she carries your picture next to her heart. I know she is looking forward to the day she is greeted by you and Jesus and is able to hold you in her arms again. She is so proud of you and loves you more than you can imagine. Until she sees you again, I'm praying our God All Mighty and you will hold her in your arms.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7"

mark cary

Father of Andres' girlfriend & one-time-roommate

"Andres, was a very calm caring and thoughtful man. I will remember him living with us for a time while in college and I got to see his many talents and his enthusiasm, and his love for his friends. He was eager to help me with videos for my business, and even worked for me a couple times. But by far my most cherished memory will always be the way he loved my daughter and was her best friend. Any father would be lucky to have his little girl loved and cared for by a kind and generous soul like Andres. I will miss you Andres."

Kaitlyn Krikorian

Schoolmate & friend

"Andres always greeted me with kindness every time I saw him. He was passionate about art and always interested in talking about new projects and ideas. His impact on this world is evident by just how many people are missing him right now. Memories never die. -️  Rip"

geoffrey

Friend

"Nice guy, always happy, lots of fun. I remember playing w sparklers with him."

trevor jones

Schoolmate & friend

"Andres was a kind and talented man. Whenever we were on a film set together, he would bring a chill attitude. He was a jokester and a good friend. I pray that God brings peace to my fellow friend."

Jen Mortimer

Friend

"Andres was a really great guy, the type of friend to have your back and always be there. Although we didn’t keep in touch as of recent years, whenever we reached out it’s like we never stopped talking. I knew him mostly through soccer during school, but saw him a few times when I was stationed in California with the military. I can’t imagine what his family and close friends are going through, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all."

matthew middendorf

Schoolmate & friend

"Andres was one of the first people I met in college when I moved to California. He was on every film project I did and saved my butt on more than one occasion! A close friend, he got me through some of the rough moments back in college. His life, energy, and the pursuit of art / beauty will be something that we will all truly miss."

remi stevenson

High school friend

"I didn't get to make as many memories as I wish I could have. We gamed on and off, I liked to watch his stream to see what shenanigans he was up to. He made a song called 'The Martian Prelude' and to this day it's still one of my favorite songs to listen to. He was so fun to be around and I always loved to see the projects he was working on. I'm sure I'll get to see him again someday. So till next time Andres"

anne linn

Schoolmate & friend

"I met Andrés my first day of class. We sat next to each other alphabetically. The first thing we bonded about was how we were the only kids from Wisconsin at this strange little college.

He was always willing to collaborate on any film projects or listen to any of my ideas or help in any way he could.

I was always so struck by how people were just drawn to him. He was kind, made everybody feel comfortable and loved to talk about music and art.

Rest in peace and in God's almighty care."

Michael konz

Friend

"My heart hurts for Andres family, friends, and those who were able to know him. There could never be a dull moment with Andres’ bright and care free attitude. We shared many great memories in high school, and I will cherish them forever. You will always be my “small boy”, Andres."

Joey

Soccer teammate

"I’ll always remember the times we had playing against each other. That game against Xavier will always be a fond memory of mine. Rest In Peace to one of the dopest guys ever ❤️"

abe

Close friend

"Andres knew how to cheer everyone up even when he was going through a tough time or some issues he would still be the first one to joke about it and make everyone laugh. He always was a daredevil. I think he he loved to be around his buddies and he always liked to capture those moments so that everyone could look at them later on."

connor shaw

Friend

"Throughout the many experiences we shared, I always found it incredibly easy to be open about the state of things and speak my thoughts freely without any concern of judgment. He was a lighthearted guy that I’ll always remember for his ability to connect and share with everyone around him."

Kieth edwards

Longtime friend

"The memory that comes to mind with Andres was every time I picked him up for work at JJ back in Wisconsin. He would make us both 20-30 minutes late every time. I got frustrated with him at the time but looking back it is a good memory."

john paul diodati

Schoolmate & Coworker

"Andres always loved his work and sharing his art and creativity with other people. He was always smiling at the office and making light of bad situations. I miss him dearly and I send my heart out to his family and his friends and I pray they are doing well during these hard times. I would’ve loved to play games with him and get to know him and his art more. Thank you Andres for the time I got to spend with you."

shane cary

Roommate & close friend

"Andres was a lot of things, Enthusiastic, Intelligent, Stubborn, Happy and Kind. Over the past six months I’ve had the pleasure of getting to experience Andres’s beautiful aura. While living on the floor of his apartment, we shared many giggles while watching South Park, we chased Mr. Kitty around the complex, we also had many deep conversations about the nature of life and our purpose here. I will miss the comfort and love Andres brought to all of our lives. We love you Andres-️"

isaac stitt

Schoolmate

"I met Andres playing soccer. There we bonded over a love of making film. He actually even appeared in my first feature film.  He was always so encouraging, made you feel right at ease, and easy to talk to. We've lost touch over the years, but I always appreciated his art and his vision. We lost a good one far too soon. Miss you brav."

joe kerwin

Longtime friend

"Long time friend, soccer teammate, one of the first people I met when I moved to Wisconsin"

azara seek

Schoolmate

"Andres is a true artists and creative! It was an honor to work with him in college. Rest In Peace Andres Lopez. May God have a special place in heaven to contain you and your artistic vision."

Christopher

Longtime friend

"He's the person that made you smile. Whether through humor or sharing his excitement, Andrés was always happy to be with you."

anonymous

"Played soccer with him in high school. Was one of the nicest guys, always looking out for me and helping me push myself. Genuinely had such a nice spirit. RIP Andrés"

charles nung

Soccer teammate

"Andres was always the one that could light up the room without even trying. He was always the one guy that I could go to if I wanted a laugh. He always  knew how to make a bad situation into a good one just by cracking a joke. Andres was not only my friend but someone who I admire, he was such a adventurous and brave guy. Someone  who I also wanted to be like. Im gonna miss you so much Andres, it hurts me to write this knowing I won’t be able to play soccer with you again  or take trips in The mountains in Sedona again. but all those trips and adventures we went on I will cherish forever and never forget you. This not a goodbye but I’ll see you later . Love you so much Andres."

anonymous

"Andres was one of the first people I met at college. I was pretty shy as a freshman but I disguised it as being cool/anti-social, so I didn’t know a lot of people at first. I remember meeting Andres in class through a partner project. He was kind and down-to-earth, so talking to him was a breeze. We were friends just like that! His sense of adventure and boldness was admirable, and he always pushed creative boundaries. His projects always inspired me to be more creative - Andres was truly a raw talent who could turn any thought into a project. Also, I don’t remember him being hesitant about anything; if he had an idea, he was going to send it. His death comes as a shock to me. It’s so difficult to believe that he is gone."