Maria Eloisa Lopez

Maria “Eloisa” Lopez Our loving Eloisa Lopez, 96, has joined our Savior leaving this life on April 20, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born October 16, 1916 to Fidel and Teofilia Maestas in Wagonmound, New Mexico, she was the 7th child of 11 brothers and sisters. She met and married Vidal Lopez on December 27, 1933 in Lucero New Mexico. In 1939 they moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming where they lived for 13 years and raised 11 children. In 1952 they moved their family to Utah where Eloisa worked as a housekeeper for many prominent families including Dr. Jack and Alice Rampton of Kaysville for over 43 years. On April 18, 1974 her Loving husband Vidal passed away. She was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Rose of Lima church. Mom was the epitome of a cheerful and wonderful homemaker. She loved cooking, canning and enjoyed camping and fishing with her family. Whenever family or friends came to visit, Mom made sure you were fed and even if you were not hungry, you had a change of heart when she brought out her red chili, beans, homemade tortillas, biscuits and rice pudding. Mom is greatly loved and admired by her 27 grandchildren, spoiled by her 51 great-grandchildren and adored by her 26 great-great-grandchildren. She will forever be remembered for her smile and life-giving heart for serving others and will always be an amazing role model who taught us all the precious value of family. Eloisa will be greatly missed by her companion of 33 years Edwardo Abrego and her five children, Tillie Wright of Layton, UT; Eliria Warburton, Sunset, UT; Viola Espinoza (Pachie) of Green River, WY; Erminio Lopez, Lyman, WY; Steve Lopez Sr. (Debbie) of Lyman, WY; son-in-law, Solomon Martinez, Sunset, UT one brother Joe Maestas, Salt Lake City, UT; two sisters, Sophie Lucero, Green River, WY; Lucy Vigil, St George, UT; sister-in-law, Florence Maestas, Layton, UT; 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 26 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Eloisa is preceded in death by her parents, husband Vidal, six of her children and seven of her brothers and sisters. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 South Chapel Street, Layton, Utah with Father Clarence Sandoval officiating. Friends may visit family Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. A Vigil with Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment, Clearfield City Cemetery. Thanks to Rocky Mountain Care for loving, care and support.