Charlotte Lopez

She was born on December 2, 1943 in East Chicago, Indiana to Alberto and Rosa (Martinez) Miranda, who preceded her in death, as did her stepfather Francisco "Pancho" Chavez; brothers Jesus (Mary) Miranda, Roberto (Maria) Miranda; sister Beatriz (Ernest) LaBriola and her beloved husband of 56 years, Albert Lopez.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Adalberto) Delgado; son Gregory (Jacqueline) Lopez; grandchildren Richard (Camille) Agosto, Melissa (Nikola) Alavanja, Nicholas (Dalericka) Delgado; great grandchildren Miranda, Richard Jr., Jhakari, Nathaniel, Noah, Nikola Jr., Nya and Milena; sister Gloria Sanchez and many beloved nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and godchildren.

While her betrothed honorably served his country during the Viet Nam war (U.S.Army), Charlotte worked as a pharmacy clerk and attended cosmetology school. Upon completion of his service, Albert returned to Indiana, they married, and made their home in East Chicago. Charlotte was a homemaker and Sunday school teacher and once her children reached their teenage years she returned to the workforce as a physician's assistant in the practice of Dr. Harry Shulruff (deceased.)

After relocation to Texas and retirement, both Albert and Charlotte found fulfilling second careers at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church in Houston where they worked and attended services as parishioners for over twenty years.

Charlotte loved baseball, swimming, traveling and watching old movies as well as newer classics by Mel Brooks and Jackie Chan. She was a great cook and hostess and her table was the hub around which all family and friends gathered; no matter how large the guest list she was always happy to make room for one more. Her collection of family recipes was among the most treasured gifts that she bestowed on family and friends. They still use her recipes as a way to celebrate her culture and heritage. Charlotte especially enjoyed her retirement to a warmer climate and in her later years, she loved to sing and dance.

A public visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077, 281-497-2330.

She will be laid to rest alongside her husband in a family-only service at a later date.

A memorial mass and reception will be scheduled at Our Lady of Guadalupe church, 3510 Deodar St, East Chicago, IN 46312, also at a later date.