69, of Fresno, California, has passed on Monday December 31, 2018
surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Rafael
Atalo Lopez, in which they shared 53 years together raising their children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Erica was born in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 15, 1949 to both
the late Andrea Medina and Felipe Medina. At a young age she left school
to raise her seven siblings. Soon after she married Rafael Lopez on May 5,
1965 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Erica immigrated to the U.S. with four children to Fresno, CA where she
had two more sons. Here she worked as a field worker along with her
children and husband to make ends meet. Mama was never afraid to work
in harsh circumstances if it meant providing for her family. She was a
natural in the kitchen, making dishes that would rival any Mexican
restaurant and always had a pot of coffee ready for whenever you came
over to talk. However, her skills didn’t stop there; Mama truly had a green
thumb. She would buy an assortment of flowers, trees, and plants which
she would bring to life. Her entire backyard was her playground which is
still vibrant with her touch as if she is now one with her garden. There was
never a dull moment when in her presence. In fact, she always had a smile
that reflected an innocence, because in reality she did not have a mean
bone in her body. Mama was always ready to go anywhere, whether it be
to the nail salon, out to eat, or simply being with her family anywhere. She
was the embodiment of life by living to the very fullest and letting no one
stop her from doing just that. She treated her grandchildren and great
grandchildren as if they were her own. She was the heart, soul, and
backbone of the family; there will forever be a hole in all of our hearts.
Mama will forever be missed.
Erica joins her mother, father, and grandson Niklaus Luna in Heaven. She
is survived by her six children, Margarita Lopez, Rosemary Lopez, Ralph Jr
Lopez (Lisa), Veronica Quintana (Edward), Joel Lopez, and Steve Lopez;
her grandchildren, Frank Quintana (Joanique), Edward Lopez, Vanessa
Quintana (Sylvia), Lexie Quintana, Michael Quintana, Mariaelena Perez,
Steven Jr. Luna, and Adrianna Jameson; her great grandchildren, Frankie,
Elijah, Crystal, Nicholas, Isabella, Samuel, and Jeremiah.
Funeral arrangements will be held at Tinkler Funeral Chapel in Fresno, CA,
on Wednesday January 9th at 6:00 p.m. The address is 475 N. Broadway
St. Fresno, CA, 93701.
Dos Coronas A Mi Madre
Dos coronas a mí madre al panteón voy a dejar
Donde me paso las horas llorando sin descansar
Dos coronas a mi madre es muy poco para ti
Madrecita de mi vida quisiera quedarme aquí
Cada año, día de las madres es muy triste par mí
Cada año, día de las madres crece más mi amor por ti
Aunque se que es imposible ya no estaras junto a mí
Madrecita de mi vida nunca me olvido de ti
Aquí te dejo estas flores dos coronas para ti
Recordando los momentos que tu me arrullaste a mi
Madrecita si me escuchas el otro año vengo aquí
A dejarte dos coronas dos coronas para ti
-
Los Cadetes De Linares
In remembrance of Erica Lopez
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tinklerfuneralchapel.com for the Lopez family.
FAMILLE
Rafael LopezHusband
Veronica QuintanaDaughter
Eddie QuintanaSon-in-law
Margarita LopezDaughter
Rosemary LopezDaughter
Ralph Lopez Jr.Son
Joe LopezSon
Steven LopezSon
Mrs. Lopez also leaves behind: 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, to cherish her memory.
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