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Agnes Lopes Obituary
Jun 10, 1915 - Feb 26, 2014
Agnes Grace Lopes, 98 of Newman passed away Wednesday, February 26th at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.
Mrs. Lopes was born in Patterson raised in Gustine and spent the majority of her adult life in Newman. She was a housewife, a housekeeper at San Luis Care Center and for many years a butcher at Lloyds Market. She was a parishioner of St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Newman. She was also an avid supporter of the Orestimba Band where her sons, Ayres and Daniel, played in the band while attending Orestimba High School. For a number of years Mrs. Lopes also created and sewed costumes for theatre and ballet productions for her daughter and son Bernadette and David.
Mrs. Lopes is survived by her sons, Daniel Lopes of Gustine and David Lopes of Oakland; daughter, Bernadette Lopes of Berkeley; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Ayres J. Lopes Jr.; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm followed by a Rosary at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 5th at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Newman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 6th at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Newman. Interment to follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman.
Donations may be made to: St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, your local SPCA or charity of choice.
Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman.
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Fr. Wade Menezes
March 6, 2014
Dear Cousins Daniel, David and Bernadette:
Please know that my prayers and Mass remembrance are with all of you in a special way at this time of the loss of your dear mother. Be assured of my prayers and Mass remembrance for the blessed repose of her soul.
Peace be with you,
Cousin Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM
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Mary Coelho
March 4, 2014
Dear Lopes Family: It is with sadness that we learned that Mrs. Lopes had passed. Her photo is beautiful and I can just hear her ready to say hello in her distinct voice. It is up to our generation to keep the memories going of this wonderful and kind lady and she will not be forgotten. We pray God's love brings you peace as you go through this sad time in your lives.
With Understanding Sympathy,
Mary Relvas Coelho
The Relvas Family
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