1970, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Frances & Sergio Lopez wedding
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Peter as ring bearer
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Our Prayers are with the family! I have great memories of playing ball in the backyard❤️May the good Lord bless you all
Michelle Vega (Cousin) and family
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I am so very sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. I knew him for over a decade in our late teens and twenties. He was an exceptionally intelligent and talented person with a heart of gold. I’m so glad to hear he was a father - a role he was born for!!! His passing, at such a young age, is heartbreaking. Sending love to Sinda, Nando, Samuel, and Peter’s mom Florence - during this difficult time. You were the kindest of all people to me while I was living in Tucson. To his wife and daughters, my heart breaks. I remember Peter as a feeling of family, safety, unbridled curiosity and love ❤️
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We are so sorry for your tragic loss, may his memories bring you some comfort in this difficult time.
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The One Where Peter Moves in with 4 Female Flight Attendants
Some context:
It happened in Old Town Alexandria, VA right outside of Washington DC.
In April 1992, Peter was working at the Department of Education and living in a townhouse with Jeff, Scott, and another dude that I cannot remember (sorry dude). Right next door, 5 newly minted, fresh from training, American Airlines flight attendants moved in: Vanessa, Jill, Kathy, Andrea(me), and another (we will call her Jane, because she didn’t stay long and I cannot remember her name). The two households immediately started hanging out, eating meals together, having parties. A few months later, the guys’ lease was up and they decided to go their separate ways. Meanwhile, Jane quit the airline, and we needed another housemate (DC was and is expensive!!)
Enter Peter! We all got along so well, and Peter was the one who was there all the time while we were in and out working trips. He always was the cruise director, suggesting the next adventure, and we had so much fun in the house. He loved to make eggs and chorizo on the weekends for everyone, or meet up at the Irish Times bar near Union Station after work. It was also great just to stay home with the girls and have really intense conversations about current events, religion, everything. He moved away in 1995 when he had an opportunity to live and work back in Tucson. I stayed in touch with Peter through the years by emailing and texting every year or so. I cannot believe he is gone. The last time we texted he told me all about the Horticulture program he was doing and his plans for the future. When we had texted during the last decade or so, he seemed so happy in his marriage with Melissa and spoke with such pride for his daughters. I send the three of you, along with Florence, his siblings, and the rest of his family, my deepest sympathy. I know there are no words, but I hope it is comforting to know how many people loved him. He was a force of nature.
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1993, Washington D.C., DC, USA
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1993, Washington D.C., DC, USA
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1993, Washington D.C., DC, USA
Ice skating National Archives
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1993, Washington D.C., DC, USA
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Melissa, Catie, Becca, and Family, My deepest condolences. Peter was my first cousin, our parents were siblings. Peter will be deeply missed. I find comfort in knowing he is in heaven with all of his family. I know he is looking over you and will always be with you in spirit. May God give you strength and peace.
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Peter was, and still is, very loved by his peers at SCC and we all seemed to do better with him around. I did not get to know Peter for very long, but we shared close conversations of comics, music, travel, love, and dreams. Peter once told me to take any opportunity that you are given and to see as much of the world as you can. He also told me that I was capable of the happiness and success in life that we are all pursuing. Peter made you feel proud of who you are, and he gave you the confidence to be who you wanted to be.
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There are no words to express how sad I am. Pete, Jenny, Harris and Cindy and I were inseparable in college. Pete was one of my best friends. We remained close long after graduation. He was a reader in my wedding . We kept in touch here and there but I finally found him again in November and he told me all about his life, he seemed so happy. I’m so sorry the world will be without his awesome smile and zest. I am so sad that I won’t ever see him again. Love to his family.
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I was so sad when I heard the news of Peter's passing. I will always remember the good times we had when we were young. He would play great music when we went to places and introduced me to Sting and Johnny Mathis. One time he needed a hair cut and asked for me to cut his hair. Oh boy, I was glad when Aunt Florence came home and helped me out. He was very adventurous! I will miss him always and the loving cousin he is.
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