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Cecilia Lopez Obituary

On Oct. 29, 2010, Cecilia Galindo Lopez, beloved wife, mother, sister, went with the Lord suddenly but peacefully at the age of 53.

She was a soft spoken mother with a loving heart. Everyday in her prayers she would start off the day asking the Lord for peace in the world, healing prayer for the ill, and give thanks.

She enjoyed being around friends, neighbors, and family. She loved to visit, and she loved visitors, especially with her son, Eric, and her mother-in-law, Andrea Lopez. She considered everyone she came in contact with her family. She graduated from Oxnard High School in 1976, and was employed by Seaboard Lemon Assn. in Oxnard, Gaizer Tool in Ventura, and Service Master in Camarillo. Cecilia is preceded in death by her father, Ramon Galindo.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Manuel Parra Lopez; beloved sons, Eric Ray Lopez, Angel Andres Lopez; and beloved daughter, Jeanette Cecilia Lopez; sister, Maria Galindo Rivera (Luis); and brother, Jose Luis Galindo; aunts, Socorro Flores and Guadalupe Galindo; mother in-law, Andrea P. Lopez; brothers-in-law, Louis P. Lopez (Rose), John P. Lopez (Carol), Guadalupe P. Lopez (Buzz), Joseph P. Lopez (Veronica), and Robert P. Lopez (Malena); many nieces, nephews, cousins, compadres, God children and friends.

Her love of God and her open heart has given us the strength to ease the pain, and assure all of us she is in peace with the Lord. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 629 South "A" Street in Oxnard. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, at St. Anthonys Catholic Church, Oxnard. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 North "H" Street, Oxnard.

For maps and directions to all ceremony locations and to sign the family's online guestbook, please visit www.mysantapaulafuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family-owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard. For further information please call 486-9148.


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Published by Ventura County Star from Nov. 3 to Nov. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Alejandra Arroyo

November 7, 2010

My Condolences go out to the Lopez Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this diffilcult time.

November 5, 2010

Angel, My family and I are so sorry to hear about your mom . I remember her being at your basketball games . She was very nice. Bro I'm here for u ...Adam(Haydock School).

Gregory Kampf

November 5, 2010

Dear Manny,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. While it has been many years since we were in contact it is easy to recall the warmth and affection that was shared between you and Cecilia. You are in my prayers. Greg "Gollo" Kampf

Lisa (Espinoza) Martinez

November 4, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melba Fry

November 4, 2010

My condolences to all the family, I remember Cecilia when we were attending Oxnard High school. My prayers are with all the family.

peggy whitacre

November 4, 2010

Manuel and Family,
My thoughts and condolences are with you.
Peggy (Heath) Whitacre

Margaret Valles

November 4, 2010

I'm in shock and disbelief that Cecilia has passed. She was one of my best friends in highschool and we kept in touch periodically. I had not heard from her for a while. She was a wonderful friend always caring and thoughtful. Please accept my condolences and may god give you strength to overcome your loss .
Sincerely,
Margaret Valles

Margaret Parra

November 4, 2010

Cousin Manuel, Jeanette, Eric, and Angel. May GOD and the wonderful memories of Cecilia give you the strength to endure the tough times ahead. I am here for you if you need anything.
To my beautiful and sweet cousin, Cecilia. GOD needed another Angel to
watch over us. Rest in Peace.

Love,

D Rodriguez

November 4, 2010

Jeanette & Family,

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. May the lord be with you in this time of sorrow. Keep strong girl your lil bro & dad need u to be.

Marisol Montes

November 4, 2010

My deepest condolences to the family. I am very sorry to hear about the sudden demise of Cecilia. I am really shocked and sorry to hear about the untimely death of such a wonderful person. I sincerely feel most deeply for the family in this sad hour of bereavement. The loss is too severe to be expressed in words. May God give you all the strength and courage through this difficulty times.

Jackie Ruiz

November 3, 2010

Lopez Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Corina Cherry

November 3, 2010

Manuel and Family,
My heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terry Munoz-Renteria

November 3, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that there are no words that can be said at a time like this but even though I was not a close friend to Cecilia I wanted to share with her family. I first met her when I was around 5 or 6yrs old I lived around the corner from her aunt on hayes and I remember that even at that age Cecilia was a very, very nice person, so warm and with a shy smile as the years passed I would run into her at Oxnard High and she didn't talk much but she always had a smile. May God be with you all. I know that Cecilia is in heaven. My prayers will be with you all.

Violet Marquez

November 3, 2010

Manuel: I was so sorry to hear that Cecilia passed away, my heart goes out to you and your children. We are praying for all of you. I know you will be strong for your kids but as your long time friend/family from the old neighborhood, please know we are here for you. Mona & Violet

Cynthia Ontiveros

November 3, 2010

My Condolences To The Lopez Family...Cecilia Was Such A Wonderful & Beautiful Individual...My Thoughts & Prayers Are With You All...."Cynthia Ontiveros (Las Vegas, NV)

Bernardino & Cordova Family

November 3, 2010

Jeanette & Family,

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. We have very fond memories of your beautiful mother Cecilia. Every time she went to visit our mom and Lulu, she always had a tender smile on her face. Your mother always talked about her children with such proudness and expressed how much she loved you all dearly. God was in need of an angel in heaven and that is why he picked her. She may not be here physically, but she will always be with you at heart. Hold on to the wonderful memories of your mother and may those memories help ease your pain. If you ever need someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You and your family will always be in my prayers.

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