Yolanda Lopez, age 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Yolanda was born January 17, 1950 in Edinburg, Texas to the late Joaquin and Rafaela Almanza Garnica. Yolanda married the love of her life, Jose Lopez, on April 17, 1971 in Edinburg, Texas. She enjoyed shopping with her sister, dining out and spending time with her family. Yolanda is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Jose Lopez; children, Jessie (Shannon) Lopez, Monica (Dave) Budnovich, Oscar (Jamie) Lopez, Elizabeth (Joel) Rocha, Cassandra Lopez, Tracie Lopez, and Patricia (Tarnell Young) Lopez, Diamond Hagan and Dominique Hagan; thirty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; siblings, Danny, Joe (Linda), Leo, Beto (Diana), and Maria (Odie). She was predeceased by her daughter, Priscilla; and sibling, Felix Garnica. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 2114 South Calhoun Street in Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagemungovan.com for the Lopez family.
