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Kathrine Lopez Obituary

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother; Age 64 Entered into eternal life, surrounded by her family on September 20, 2011. Survived by loving husband, Al with whom she shared 44 wonderful years of marriage; children, Alfie, Daniel (Elisha), Victoria (Nguyen), Anita (Daniel), Gabriel (Verna), Joseph and Gloria; loving grand-babies; 8 siblings; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday September 24th at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, 6th Ave. So. at 8th St., SSP. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday at KLECATSKY & SONS SOUTHERN CHAPEL, 414 Marie Avenue, SSP (651-451-1551); and 1 hour prior to the mass at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday, September 26th at 10 AM, Assembly Area #4.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 22, 2011.

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victoria Maria tran

November 29, 2011

Mom you will always be in my heart.

Love you.

Linda Daniels

November 6, 2011

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all, and I pray for the repose of her soul, as I was raised to do. I am sorry I never met Mrs. Lopez, she seemed to be a wonderful woman.

ginger.poitra poitra

October 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of my classmate. She was always such a good person, never would hurt a fly. I am so devastated of this news. I used to do her hair for class doings while in high school. A wonderful person and a super mom I am sure, and a great wife. My prayers and condolences go out to all of her family. I will miss her

October 2, 2011

To the Lopez and Davis families. Just heard about the passing of your mom this morning. My heart hurts for you all. I will always remember your moms big smile and how much she loved her family. My prayers are with you all. Barb Mike

September 24, 2011

Barbara was a classmate of mine at Dunseith. The last time I visited with her was at a reunion many years ago. There were only a few of us from the class of 65 that attended the reunion. I was glad to have had the oppurtunity of visiting with Barbara. She seemed so happy with her children, husband and life. I am so sory to hear of her passing. My sincere condolences to her husband and children.

Phyllis McKay

Barb Pederson

September 23, 2011

Al I am so very sorry for your loss. I met her briefly at the reunion. She seemed like a really special lady. Barbara Kisling Pederson

September 23, 2011

Dear Al and family. Please know of our love for Kathy. When we met after the community meeting and prayed, Kathy's faith, trust and eyes of hope were very apparent. Kathy's joining Jesus was His idea and not ours, because we hoped and believed as we stood not knowing why life for Kathy proceeded in the direction it did. But we know His love is everlasting and so was Kathy's for Him.
We love you all and keep you in our prayers. Love Jim and Norma Cahill

September 23, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Kathy (Barbara), I remember her from Dunseith School even though she was older than me. To the Lopez family: I lost my sister in May to lung cancer also and it was and is still a hard time, but many happy memories keep her alive in my heart and Kathy's memories will do the same for you. Know that she is at peace with God.
Debbie (Wenstad) Slyter

Colleen Dickey

September 23, 2011

Gabe & family, I am so sorry hearing about your loss. This is an incredibly painful time for all of you, so I will leave you with some of her gifts. I'll never forget her amazing salsa-cheese sause, her sense of humor, and her hospitality whenever Verna & I would come by. She had a smile that lit up the room, and eyes that could see the love and good in everyone's soul. Your mom was a strong, incredible woman and mom. She was a child of Christ and always reminded everyone that we were also, and although her soul is alive with him she will never leave your side. Love and prayers to you, Verna, and your family. ~~~Colleen, David, Dominic, Franklin, and Angel Jack (McDonald)Dickey

Marlys Hiatt

September 23, 2011

Thinking of all Kathy's family and friends. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I attended school with Kathy at the Dunseith High School

Allen Richard

September 23, 2011

Sorry to hear this news. I know she will be mised by many.

Susan (Fassett) Martin

September 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She will be missed, but we know she is in a much better place with no pain or sorrow. Have many fond memories of our younger days in Dunseith. Prayers go out to the entire family.

Case and Jessie DiChiria

September 22, 2011

Lopez family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Lopez was a wonderful person. With love,

September 22, 2011

Al & family, we are so sad to hear of Kathy's death.Holding you all up in prayer as you grieve your loss.Kathy was someone who really reached out to us when we moved here to USA.Her friendship will be treasured. Chans.

Jennifer Iverson Jensen

September 22, 2011

To the Lopez family- I am sorry to learn of Mrs Lopez's passing. I guess you can tell in my reference to Kathy as 'Mrs Lopez,' I remember her from an earlier time when I was a classmate of Gabriel's at Visitation and friends with Anita. It was so nice to see the Lopez family at Mass because they always filled a row like us Iversons. Her participation in activities, pride in her husband and children was obvious every time I saw her, and that is how I will always remember her. She raised good kids and I'm sure she delighted in her grandchildren.
May the sweet memories you have of her and the prayers from friends and strangers alike give you comfort at this time.

Gary & Bernadette Stokes

September 22, 2011

I am so saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. She was Barbara to those of us that she attended school with. She was a unique individual with so many dreams in life. I think those dreams were fullfilled with her wonderful family and husband Al. She rose above the hard knocks that life had to offer. She was not one to be underestimated. She will be missed. Our condolence go out to all of you, her family.

Gary and Bernadette Stokes

September 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Iam praying for her and her family in this time of great sorrow. All my sympathies are with you folks at this time.

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