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Juanita R. Lopez
Juanita R. Lopez, born May 6, 1933, went home with the lord on March 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred H. Lopez, her parents, Alphonso Tafoya and Frances Dioses and her siblings Vivian Lopez, Cecilia Chavez, Alphonso "Butch" Tafoya, son-in-law Raul Garcia and many other relatives and friends. She is survived by her children, Michael Tafoya, Bridget Garcia (Tom Salazar), Mark and Devon Lopez, and grandchildren, Rena Tafoya, Olivia (Henry) Alarcon, Raquel (Mo) Vasquez, R. Phillip Garcia, Fred (Pam) Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, and Andrea Garcia, Great grandchildren Julie, Joseph & John Tafoya, Alyssa and Jr. Garcia, Diego & Adrian Vasquez. Her siblings Anita (Abie) Martinez, Elizabeth (Richard) Gonzales, Penny Tafoya, Richard Lopez, Vince Chavez, Andra Tafoya, Edward (Rosalie) Lopez, Chuck (Yvonne) Lopez, and many other relatives, nieces and nephews. She was one in a million type of woman. She worked many jobs throughout her lifetime but her one true love was here family. She assisted in raising nieces and nephews and was always available and willing to be there for any who needed her for talks, guidance, hugs, and love. She will always be remembered by family and friends alike as someone who throughout the years of pain, rarely complained, smiled a lot, loved her "Honey" Freddie, loved to dance and sing to her favorite music. She was so happy when people stopped by to visit, take her for rides or was able to go to parties and enjoy the company of all she loved.
A celebration of her life will begin with a vigil on March 30, 2014, 6:30pm at Todd Memorial chapel, 570 N. Garey Ave, Pomona. The funeral mass on March 31, 2014 at 10 am at St. Joseph church, 877, N. Campus Ave, Upland.
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Oh my beautiful Aunti Johnnie how much ul b missed. In our hearts & minds today & always! Love U! Val, JJ, Mike,Gabriel & Fernie
Valerie Martinez
March 31, 2014
Auntie Johnnie, for such a small woman the LORD gave you much strength. You were a blessing to our family, I loved your funny character. You will be in our thoughts and be missed so much, like the others who have gone home before you. Love Terrie, Kenny and Nathan Diaz
Terrie Diaz
March 31, 2014
I love you very much momma, you were an awesome mother. You are the Queen of my heart, I miss you so much.
Michael Tafoya
March 29, 2014
She was an extraordinary lady. She was funny, kind, generous and was definitely not afraid to tell it like it is! We'll miss you Auntie Johnnie, RIP. Love, Chuy & Lisa
Lisa Nila
March 29, 2014
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