Placido “John” Nuesca Lopez, 79, passed away on January 2, 2026 in Webster, Texas. He was born on April 22, 1946 in the Philippines to Placido Sergio Lopez and Magdalena Nuesca Lopez. John is survived by: his wife, Sandra Lucille Lopez; daughters, Jodi Lynn Clemens, Maria Theresa Harris, and Shelly Lynn Cino; sons, James Camilo Albi and Johnathan Nuesca Lopez, sisters, Prancing Nuesca and Titang Nuesca; grandchildren, Christina Ann Albi, Ronald “RJ” Dwayne Krout Jr, Meagan Elizabeth McFarland, Hannah Lynn Hayes, Aaron James Harris, Allison Michelle Gress, Chelsey Nicole Pasin, Jeremy Chandler Albi, Kalli Victoria Albi, Trint Alan Lopez, Sargeant Gabrielle Mercedes Albi of the Army National Guard, Hailey Brooke Lopez, Layni Bryn Lopez; great grandchildren, Ariel Nicole Vera, Elizabeth “Angel” Denise Vera, Anthony James Varrentls, Nathan Levi McFarland, Kora Lynn Poole, Zane Aiden Pasin, Kellin James Pasin, Harrow June Essery, Eden Cathleen Harris, Addison Blake McFarland, Aubree Jo McFarland, Ryder Grace Carter, Odin William Hayes, Braiden Michael Gress, Nolan Theodore Hayes, Presley Laine Gress, Evalor Emerald Pasin, Willow Rae Dove and numerous family members and friends.

When his nation called he answered by enlisting in the Navy in 1966. He earned an English Degree from Far East University in the Philippines. John worked as an Executive Pastry Chef for The Omni International Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia then moved to Dickinson, Texas where he continued his culinary career where he assisted in the opening of the San Luis Hotel. Then later, he transitioned to Moody Gardens Hotel, and South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center.  He had a deep passion for the culinary arts and an unwavering love for Jesus, which he expressed through his worship. He shared his love generously through overwhelming kindness and heartfelt hospitality to everyone who crossed his path. An avid fisherman, he also delighted in watching the Olympics (especially figure skating and synchronized swimming), beauty pageants, cheering on his beloved Houston Astros, and most of all, spending time with his family.

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, John’s family will greet guests from 4:00 – 5:00 pm followed by a Memorial Service at 5:00 pm at The Ark Church Gulf Coast, 801 HWY 3, League City, Texas 77573. The Burial will follow on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038 at 1:45 pm.