John Michael Opich, 62, of Rosenberg, Texas died peacefully at home on October 25, 2016 after a long battle with liver cancer. The only son of Carl and Shirley Opich, John was born a twin in St. Louis, Missouri on September 13, 1954 and was the second (by 6 minutes) of 3 children. John graduated from St. John Vianney High School in 1972 where he participated in track and photography. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1976 with a degree in geology. John met the love of his life, Rebecca Stelson, while attending Mizzou. They were married in 1980.

After moving to Houston, Texas, John began a 40-year career as a geoscientist culminating as a Senior Geophysicist with Chevron. John is survived by his beloved wife, Becky; eldest son Michael; son John Randolph (Randy); and daughter Alice; parents Carl and Shirley Opich; sisters Sharon and Rose and their families; and a host of relatives by marriage.

John attracted people with his charismatic personality and unique sense of humor. He was a hunting enthusiast who loved the outdoors. Besides John's love of people and hunting, he also loved rocks, his Z-car, volunteering with Boy Scouts of America and FFA, and most of all his family.

He served as Director on the Board of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 25 and as an Advisor on the Alumni's Geological Sciences Development Board at the University of Missouri. John's mind was unconstrained by convention. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, November 4th at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471; followed by the praying of the rosary at 7:00 PM. John's funeral is at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 5th at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1416 George St., Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

John will be laid to rest at Morton Cemetery in Richmond, Texas. Immediately after, all are invited to attend a reception at the Holy Rosary Parish Hall to celebrate John's life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the University of Missouri geology department's Camp Branson Endowment Fund.

Condolences for the Opich family may be written at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281)342-4671