Myriam Lopez

1933 - 2022

Myriam 'Mimi' del Carmen Bolanos Lopez, age 89, passed away on September 14, 2022 at Inspired Living. Born July 17, 1933 in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, Myriam left her home country and moved to Tegucigalpa, Honduras where she met her husband Francisco Lopez. While living in Honduras they had a daughter Francisca Ines. They later moved to San Jose, Costa Rica where they had a son Francisco. They immigrated as a family to New Orleans, LA in 1958 where they made their home living in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Myriam was a devoted wife and caring mother. During her professional career she worked for Campbell, Glade and Levy, Arthur Andersen and International Matex Tank Terminals. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francisco Lopez, loving mother, Francisca Guido Bolanos, father, Humberto Bolanos, sister, Vilma Bolanos, and brother, Octavio Bolanos. She is survived by her daughter Francisca Ines Comar (Paul) of Charleston, SC and son Francisco Lopez (Marie Jeanne) of Edmond, OK. She was known as 'Mimi' to her loving grandchildren Benjamin Comar, Adam Comar, Erin Curran (Gable), Matthew Lopez (Talli), Kathryn Ferguson (Craig), Elizabeth Maclean (Patrick) and James Lopez. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren. Myriam impacted many with her kindness, hospitality and joy for living. She was courageous, hard-working, enjoyed dancing, loved music and had a passion for gardening. She loved to travel and created memories all over the world. She loved her pet animals. She leaves behind a legacy to be cherished by all who knew her. She was a resident of Metairie for many years and a devout parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. in Metairie on September 23, 2022 with visitation from 11:00 am until Mass at noon. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to the personnel of Inspired Living and Tulane Hospice for their compassion and care. The family is deeply appreciative to Maria Lado and Gloria Ayala for their faithful friendship and weekly visits. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their local SPCA Organization. Online condolences may be submitted to www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.