Gilberta Lopez

Gilberta Lopez obituary, Des Moines, IA

Gilberta Lopez

Gilberta Lopez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Merle Hay Funeral Home on Mar. 13, 2026.
Our dear sister Gilberta Juarez Lopez was born on February 26, 1960, in Amatenco, Oaxaca and lived in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on June 23, 2025, at her home in Des Moines, Iowa.

Her contagious joy and her humorous, encouraging anecdotes of her service to Jehovah will be missed. Her great love for Jehovah and the brothers and her hospitality will be missed.

She is survived by her Husband, Crescenciano Francisco; Daughter, Dalia Francisco; Siblings, Carlos, Hilaria, Juan, Irineo, Luis and Pablo.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Juan Juárez; Mother, Catalina Juárez; Brother, Celestino and Sister, Queen.

The Francis Family extends the invitation for a meal after the Address.

VISITATION AND BURIAL:

HOURS:10AM-1PM

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025

4400 MERLE HAY RD. DES MOINES, IA 50310

ZOOM: 83671212094 PASSWORD: 1914

DISCOURSE:

TIME: 3PM

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025

KINGDOM HALL 1418 E. WASHINGTON AVE. DES MOINES, IOWA 50316

ZOOM: 83671212094 PASSWORD: 1914

1 CORINTHIANS 15:55,57:

DEATH, WHERE'S YOUR VICTORY? DEATH, WHERE'S YOUR STING? THE STING THAT MUETTE PRODUCES IS SINKK AND THE POWER OF SIN IS THE LAW. BUT WE THANK GOD THAT HE GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!

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Merle Hay Funeral Home

4400 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

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