Guadalupe (Augie) Lopes was born on March 5, 1932 in Arbuckle, California to parents Bruno Huizar and Petra Naba. She previously lived in Sacramento, California for 18 years and was a resident of Merced, California for over 40 yrs. Guadalupe passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 91 on March 4, 2023. She began working as an Account clerk for a Ford Dealership in Woodland, California then for the Sacramento Bee newspaper and retired working for Merced county Human Services Agency. Guadalupe was part of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Merced, was on the Decorations Committee, a Cub Scout Den Mother, Catholic Women and Friends Group and helped with the design and build of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Guadalupe married Walter Thomas Lopes at St. Francis Church in Sacramento, California on May 2, 1953. She is survived by her children Thomas William Lopes and wife Holly Ann Lopes of Elk Grove, California, David Alan Lopes of Merced, California; Grandchildren Timothy Alan Lopes, Elizabeth Lynn Lopes, Zhani Shae Lopes and Paige Taylor Lopes. Great Grandchildren Audrey, Talen, Anakan, Vivienne, Jett and Lake. Rosary will be held on April 26, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. and mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.
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