Denise Lopez

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who attended the service for my sister, Denise Lopez. My sister was a bright light and was always there for anyone and everyone who ever needed a friend or a listening ear. She was genuine and sincere and if she would do anything for anyone if they needed it. Denise knew what it was like to go through struggles and because of that she was humble and never passed judgement on anyone. Life was not fair to her at times, but she never let that stop her. She was determined to show the world that you couldn't keep her down and she wanted people to know she was a fighter. She had a heart of gold and she was beautiful and kind. The world definitely lost someone truly special the day she passed. I know she would have been amazed at how many people truly cared for her. I wish she could have realized how many people's lives she impacted and how much she was loved.

So sorry for her passing. The little bit of time I knew her, I found her a very loving young lady. She was a LADY. She will be missed.

I wanted to say one more thing here about Denise on a more happier note. This is Michael again. I read through my last writing's and realized that what I explained about Denise, you all knew those things about her, but It was very sad too and I wanted to share a happier time we shared.....Well many many years back Denise and Debbie invited me over to Debbie's new house warming party that was just East of where I live here in Aurora. Well upon arriving, I was standing in the kitchen talking with Debbie and her "I think Husband" at the time? My memory isn't all that great with names, but they were showing me around the house and suddenly I found myself surrounded by, well let's say, a bunch of little kids. I mean, little kids and they thought I was there for target practice because I was being blasted with nerf gun Ammo, Legos, and I swear, a few rocks bounced off me here and again! Well just as I was about to drop, here she came, Denise thank God. But she wasn't happy about something?? I mean the walls were rattling, dishes in the cupboard were clanking, Oh man! Well it worked out good for me because all these little kids bruising all the parts of my body were suddenly standing still and behaving so politely. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but The house warming party came to an end, very fast, and I found myself in my car, tail tucked between my legs and headed back West for home. Halfway there, I thought, come on man, 6 ft 4 inches tall, 265lbs and I'm running home from, I don't know, 5 ft nothing 100lb Denise? Come on man. Well those who knew her also knew that if something or someone upset her, we were all running!! One of the best nights of my life I spent with her, and I only saw her for about 2 minutes before, yes, I was out. That girl had a feistiness about her that was as powerful as her sweetness. You all know exactly what I'm talking about. Anyway I received a call from her the next day and she asked me where I had gone, and why? After telling her what I saw coming through that front door, she understood. Lol. She apologized and explained her story and was right back to the sweet girl I always knew and enjoyed! I learned that night that I would never want to upset her in any way! She was small, but she was tough as nails too. I love you Denise, until we meet again! God bless.

I'm deeply saddened for the loss of such a beautiful young lady who's left us way too soon! For those of you who are wondering, I'm Michael, Cheryl Lopez's brother. I first met Denise when she was a very young girl. I immediately had so much love for her because she was always so sweet and kind and gave me the biggest hugs every time I saw her. She always made me feel like I was the most important person in the room and simply just brightened up my day. I'm just shy of 10 years older than she is, but I always thought of her as a young girl with that beautiful smile we were all blessed to have seen every single time we saw her and her laughter that lit up any room and our hearts when we heard it. Even after her first child, I always looked at her as this young girl who I'd met so many years ago that just didn't seem to age. I ran into her a few times over the years, the latest being about 10 years ago. I heard my name called out while walking out of a store, and I didn't even have to turn around to know that voice that only she had. When I did turn around, it was hugs, smiles, and the Denise I always knew. We caught up on how each of our lives were and who was who, and who was where. I wish I would have known that that would be the last time I would ever see her again because I would have hung onto her hug a little longer, her smile a little longer, and just enjoyed the beautiful girl I met so long ago. The girl who always made me smile and feel loved. I have been dealing with horrible health for many years now and feel terrible that I won't be able to make the services. I just wanted to let whoever reads this know that Denise was an absolute joy in my life and will always be in my heart. I write this in tears with a heart full of sadness knowing how broken hearted everyone who knew her is. But I know we'll all meet her again in heaven when our time has come to go. My condolences to each and every one of you, and I pray you find peace and happiness again like Denise would have wanted. I miss and love you so much girl. Thank you for being such a beautiful part of my life. Until we meet again!