Humbert Marc Lopes, 97, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2022. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the eldest son of the late Francisco & Belmira (Correia) Lopes.

Humbert has been a man of integrity, honor, deep faith, and respect for everyone.  Over many years, he has gathered and kept close his family and many friends in his neighborhood, church, and community. Humbert has lived life large into "super-elder" years with health, connectedness and vitality that inspires all of us.

Ever proud of his heritage, Humbert was first generation American born, raised with his grandmother, Victoria de Sousa Correia, a young widow who immigrated with her two daughters, including the youngest child who became his mother, from the Azores. His grandmother cared for him, while his parents worked in the mills and construction in the Fall River area.

Humbert proudly served two tours in the Army Air / Air Force from August 1944 to November 1952, in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp, winning a placement in flight cadet training, and commissioned as an officer in 1944. He became certified as one of the few "3-headed monsters" deployed as a radar man, bombardier, and navigator, flying B-29's with the 344 ^th Bomber Squadron, 98 ^th Bomber Wing. He flew over 50 bombing sorties over Japan and Korea. Humbert was honorably discharged from the Air Force as a First Lieutenant in November 1952.

In 1950, Humbert used his GI Bill benefits to obtain a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Always an athlete, he also lettered in varsity soccer at Rensselaer. He went on to have an illustrious career in product development and management with The Firestone Company. His management career took him to opening new plants and managing plant operations in US, Canada, Wales, UK, Greece, and Brazil. Humbert was instrumental in formulating and developing the highly successful business for Firestone's rubber roofing product. Ultimately, in 1978 he rose to the position of President of Firestone Industrial Products Company (FIPC), the diversified products division of The Firestone Company. He embodied the true American story of opportunity and achievement, from immigrant roots to senior executive of a Fortune 500 company in two generations.

Beyond his career success, Humbert's proudest achievements have always been raising and loving his family and giving back to his community. Humbert married his late wife, Helen (Stinziano) Lopes in November 1952, returning after his military service to Somerset, MA, near his family in Fall River. There they raised two daughters, Patricia and Joanne. In 1967, a corporate promotion took the family to live in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada – a great family adventure as they explored Canada for several years. Shortly after returning to the US in 1972, the family settled in Carmel, Indiana, where Humbert led management operations of FIPC nearby. Together they enjoyed many years experiencing all that the Midwest has to offer. Upon the terminal illness of his wife, Helen (dec. April 1982), Humbert took early retirement to care for her and to enjoy their brief time left together. After her death, Humbert successfully consulted on operational efficiency and integration with many prior clients. Always devoted to his faith, Humbert became a more active volunteer and participant in his church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church (OLMC), Carmel, IN.

Life began anew when Humbert met and married Shirley Peetz Dupons in April 1986. Together they built another life, enjoying travels to Florida, the Caribbean and Europe in their retirement years. Both having deep faith in God and Jesus Christ, they have been active in both OLMC and East 91 ^st Church, participating each weekend in both services, pursuing Bible studies and connecting with friends sharing their devotion to faith.  They found joy in visiting all their children, enjoying time at the beach on the East Coast and exploring new areas in Texas together. Humbert and Shirley frequently entertained and created a community among neighbors and friends.

In 1993, Humbert took on a new role: volunteering with Hamilton County's Financial Management to aid and advocate for seniors and disabled individuals in managing their finances. Not long later, he grew this program from a fledgling group to a large team of active volunteers with the mission to keep the elderly and others in their homes. Ultimately, Humbert became President of the Hamilton County Money Management Program, and a board chair and member of the Indiana Governor's Council on Aging. Upon receiving the 2012 Golden Hoosier Award for his service, he famously said, "I'm helping the old people." He was 87 at the time; we said, "But you are the old people."  He didn't believe us, and we are glad he didn't.

Besides his loving wife of 36 years, Shirley Dupons Lopes, Humbert is survived by: his two daughters, Patricia (Rick Lundregan) Earnest, Joanne (Rice) Powell; his sister, Carolyn (David Woodworth) Alves; his blended family son and daughter, Scott (Cynthia, dec. August 2022) Dupons, Heidi (Stephen) Stump; grandchildren, Morgan (Jennie) Earnest, Kelli Lundregan, Ryan Lundregan, Hannah Powell (Colby Hufnagle), Sophie Powell, Katie Stump (Devin Basile), James (Chenoa) Stump; niece Pamela Alves; and great grandson, Killian Stump.

Humbert was preceded in death by his late wife, Helen Stinziano Lopes, mother and father, Belmira and Francisco Lopes, his brothers, Robert Lopes and Frank Lopes, Jr. and stepson, David Dupons. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Norma Stinziano, Margaret Rioux, and Pasquale Stinziano, who loved him like a brother.

Following his cremation in Indiana, A Memorial Gathering and Celebration of His Life was held on Saturday, October 22nd, in our Somerset Chapel followed the committal of His Cremains with military honors at St. Patrick Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Humbert's memory to IONA Senior Services (iona.org) or the charity of your choice.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website ( www.silvafaria.com ) and not through a third party. Thank you!