Jose Alberto Bonilla Lopez was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, on January 11th. He grew up in Rockville, MD, and lived in Gaithersburg, MD, and Statesville NC.

He passed away on June 17th, 2026, at the age of 73 in Statesville, NC, after a long battle with Parkinsons.

Jose was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and U.S.P.S. Postal Clerk for 40+ years in Maryland. His hobbies were listening to music, slot car track racing, Harley cross country motorcycle riding, carpentry, and being everyone's handyman. He was a thoughtful, loving person who always went out of his way to help others in need.

He is survived by his mother Angelina Bonilla, siblings, Maria Bonilla, Blanca Bonilla, Luis Bonilla, Miguel & Loretta Bonilla, and nephews and nieces, two daughters Kandias Weddle, Staisha Beall, a son in law, Michael Beall, twin grandsons, Weston, Brandon, and a two month old granddaughter Lucy Mae. He is preceded by his son Harley Weddle and father Jose Bonilla Norat.

Local Service: SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 2026

11am Memorial

Nicholson Funeral Home 135 E Front St Statesville, NC 28677 704-872-5287

Service in Maryland: SUNDAY, JUNE 28th, 2026

10:15am Memorial and Burial

Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104 410-442-5700

Location: Garden of St. John Lot number 276

Park behind vehicle with flashing lights at the main office, and wait in line to follow to the site

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Michael J. Fox Parkinsons Research Foundation:

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Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bonilla-Lopez family.