Fred means a lot to many of us and he will be missed but never forgotten - he has left a legacy! I truly value the days I shared with Fred out on the ocean. He possessed a genuine enthusiasm and love of the sea that we all sensed and were drawn to. He founded whale watching in Santa Barbara and was the brainchild behind the Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteer program.

Fred, - you were a true friend who showed us the beauty of Santa Barbara, the Channel Islands, Cabo, and Bellingham. Catching fish and enjoying them that evening, fireworks from your deck, Pobres, Pescatores, Los Fiesteros and swapping sea stories. You were a real gentleman who did so much for the community. We admire all that you have done and are proud to be your friend. Ben and Jef

"You see those white rocks?" Fred would announce, when running the boat along the seacliffs of Santa Cruz Island en route to his beloved Painted Cave "the Government is now spending millions to determine why the sea birds always seem to roost on the white rocks." His wonderful, old school sense of humor will be missed.

Fred, you did much for the Santa Barbara Non-profit community over so many years. You were a true man of the sea and a pioneer in eco-tourism.
I will cherish the many memories of the old Condor days with SBCC and NOAA fundraising. Pescatores whale watching, our trip to China and the many gatherings on the hill- Fair Winds and Following Seas..

I was one of Fred's original "galley girls" when he opened Sea Landing at the Harbor underneath the John Dory Restaurant many years ago. He was a fine man & will be forever missed in our beautiful city & Harbor for all he has done & accomplished here. His legacy will live on & he will always be remembered. He may not be resting in peace but kicking up his heels on the other side. LOVE

Fred you are a Marine in every sense of the word. Once a Marine you will always remain one. General Fred Lopez will admonish anyone who says otherwise. I knew you enjoyed acting occasionally but until I read your obituary I never knew you played a musical instrument.. The entire world loved you and we only wish we were there for you when needed;

Fred, you are my friend, mentor, and surrogate Santa Barbara father! You always believed in me, even when I did not. Your generosity, free spirit, and zest for life is permanently ingrained in everyone who was fortunate enough to know you. I love you with all my heart and soul and I will never forget all that you have done and taught me. Rest in peace my captain!