Anita Garcia Lopez, 77, of Loraine Texas, passed away at her home on April 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1941 in Ciudad de Mexico to Jose and Nicolasa Garcia. Anita attended Loraine’s schools and was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Mission where she served as a Gualalupana. In her spare time she volunteered at the Loraine Senior Center and was a housekeeper for many of Loraine’s residents. Anita married Manuel Lopez her loving husband on July 23, 1962 and greatest calling as a devoted wife and mother began shortly after her marriage. She was married to the love of her life for 51 years before he was called home to Heaven. Anita felt her purpose in life was raising her children and grandchildren ensuring they were successful in all aspects of their lives.
Anita is survived by one sister, Rosa Garcia of Loraine Texas and one brother Joe Garcia. Daughter-in-Law Rosa Lopez and the Late Manuel Lopez Jr. of Loraine TX, Daughter Maria Mendez and husband Joe of Sweetwater TX, Daughter Teresa Bailey and husband Ricky of Loraine TX, son Jose Alfredo Lopez and girlfriend Sarah Nuckolls of Abilene TX, daughter Maria Alicia Lopez of Loraine TX, son David Lopez of Loraine TX, daughter Cristina Morris and husband Cory of Colorado City TX, daughter Lydia Lopez and boyfriend Freddy Martinez of Lake Colorado City TX, and daughter Beatrix Lopez and wife DeAnn of Snyder TX. Anita was blessed with 19 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Nicolasa Garcia, husband Manuel Lopez, son Manuel Lopez Jr., infant son Ector Lopez, brother Frank Garcia, and sister Juanita Garcia.
Family will be present for Visitation at Kiker Seale in Colorado City TX on Monday, April 22nd from 5-7 pm with a Rosary to follow the Visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 10 am with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating the Mass at the St Joseph Mission in Loraine TX followed by a graveside service.
Pall bearers will be her loving grandsons Alejandro Lopez, Ector Lopez, Carlos Lopez, Michael Walker, Scotty Bailey, Mario Lopez, Gabriel Gutierrez, and Kobe Fahntrapp.
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