Lopez California Museum from www.californiamuseum.org Introduction Comedian George Lopez often credits his father, Anatasio Lopez, for being his biggest inspiration in life. He was a hardworking man who instilled in George the values of perseverance, determination, and humor. Anatasio Lopez passed away in 2009, but his memory lives on through his son's work and the stories he shared about him. Early Life Anatasio Lopez was born in 1927 in Cotulla, Texas, to Mexican immigrant parents. He grew up during the Great Depression and had to work from a young age to help support his family. Despite the challenges, he was a bright student and excelled in his studies. Meeting George's Mother In the late 1950s, Anatasio met George's mother, Frieda, at a factory where they both worked. They fell in love and got married in 1961. They went on to have two children, George and his younger sister Linda. Raising a Family Anatasio worked hard to provide for his family, often working m...