Santa Rosa, TX -
Delia Perez "Leli" Lopez, 70, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 26, 2017 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kingsville, TX August 17, 1947 to Samuel and Ofelia Perez. At the age of twenty, she married the love of her life, Reynaldo Juan Lopez Sr., together they raised their young family in the town of Santa Rosa. Delia had a caring and loving spirit, she adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She also loved her job, she retired after forty three years from the Santa Rosa I.S.D. She was a paraprofessional and librarian clerk for many years.
Delia is preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Ofelia Perez.
She leaves behind to cherish her beautiful memory her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Reynaldo Juan Lopez Sr.; children, Lori Ann Garza (Nepthali) Garza, Reynaldo Juan Lopez Jr., Rolando (Audelia) Lopez, and Liza Lopez; 5 grandchildren, Lee-Ann Garza, Holly Marie Garza, David Lee Garza, Samantha Ranee Lopez and Misty Renee Lopez; one great granddaughter, Ava Arabella Rivera; 10 sisters and 1 brother, Dalia Martinez, Delma Morales, Delfina Romero, Ofelia Romero, Eleazar Perez, Diola Perez, Delva Lewis, Diana Perez, Divina Biddulph, Delicia Rodriguez, and Dina Vela. Delia is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held today, Saturday, October 28, 2017 and Sunday, October 29, 2017 beginning at 1 PM on both days. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday at 7 PM Sunday evening. As per her request cremation will follow.