Jesusa Lopez Saenz

Jesusa Saenz Obituary

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.
Jesusa Lopez Saenz, 89, entered eternal rest with our Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Jesusa was born on February 13, 1918 in Rio Grande City to Guadalupe and Cecilia R. Lopez. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Julio Saenz; her sisters, Guadalupe L. Pena and Maria Lopez; her brothers, Jose Lopez and Jesus Lopez; and her grandsons, Julio Saenz III and Brian Saenz. She is survived by her sons, Julio (Yvonne) Saenz Jr., Joel Jose (Anna Maria) Saenz, Dr. Juan Jorge (Michelle) Saenz, Jesus Alberto (Elvia) Saenz, Dr. Javier Andres (Maria Alicia) Saenz, and Eduardo Heron (Jessica) Saenz. Jesusa is also survived by her brother, Francisco Lopez; and her sisters, Celedonia Carbajal, Manuela L. Villarreal, Candelaria Pena, Juanita Lopez and Aurora Lopez; twenty-seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be her sons, Julio Saenz, Jr., Joel Jose Saenz, Dr. Juan Jorge Saenz, Jesus Alberto Saenz, Dr. Javier Andres Saenz, and Eduardo Heron Saenz. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, David Charles Saenz, Christopher Saenz, Joel Jose Saenz II, Luis Saenz, Juan Jorge Saenz II, Daniel Saenz, Andres Saenz, Javier Saenz II, Nicholas Saenz and Eduardo Saenz II.
Jesusa will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She taught her loved ones the value of hard work, education and the importance of family. Jesusa was extremely proud of her children and all of their accomplishments. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her loving husband, Julio.
Visitation will be held today, Friday, December 28, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at Sanchez Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City. Following the Mass, Jesusa will be laid to rest at El Arroyo Cemetery in Rio Grande City.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home of Rio Grande City.
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Published by The Monitor on Dec. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jesusa Saenz

13 Entries

Ernesto Castaneda

December 29, 2007

Our thoughts are with you during this time of grief.

Ramona Diaz

December 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Javier & Bitsy Margo

December 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

GILBERT & NANCY M OBREGON & FAM

December 28, 2007

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

Linda Trevino

December 28, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Juan & Lucy Falcon & Family

December 28, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Henry and Mary Dominguez

December 28, 2007

Dear Saenz Family:

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

We would like to ask Chuchi to let Julio know that we'll be here to help take care of our precious grandchildren, Monica, Javi and Nick Saenz.

With Deepest Sympathy,

J.D. Villarreal

December 28, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Chucha was a great mother, mother in law,and grandma to all her family. I still remember her when she worked in our school and when she greeted us at her home in Rio Grande. She always had such a beautiful and pleasant personality. It was always a joy to visit with her. As a mother she got to see all her sons become professional leaders in their respective areas. She was very proud of all of you, and especially of her grand children and great grand children. Chucha you had many friends; you are in a much better place now and in good company of your husband, Julio Sr.
May God be with you all (family and friends) in this trying times.
Julio Jr., Dr.JJ, Dr. Javier, Jesus, Joel, and Edwardo.

Mr. and Mrs. Juan de Dios Villarreal and family

[email protected]

Evelia Saenz-Solis

December 28, 2007

Dearest Saenz Family:

Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

May you find comfort in the treasure chest of endless memories of "Chuchi's" life.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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