Sofia Lopez Saenz's Obituary
Sofia Guadalupe Lopez Saenz passed from this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family.
Sofia’s hobbies included making jewelry, shopping, and sewing. She loved to eat steak and enjoyed spending time with her family. Sofia’s passion was taking care of children and teaching them in every way she could. She worked at a daycare and then had the opportunity to open her own childcare learning service and she absolutely loved it.
Sofia was born on December 11, 1943, to Agustin Lopez and Sofia Longoria Lopez in Mission, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonel Eugenio Saenz Sr., who passed away in 2002, her son, Leonel Eugenio Saenz Jr. in 2012, three sisters and ten brothers.
She is survived by her daughters: Leonora Renee Saenz, Leonor Sonia Cruz, Son-in law, Ricardo A. Cruz. Her Granddaughters: Alexandrea Renee Saenz, Arabella Monique Cruz, Tatiana Jade Cruz, Olivea Nikole Garcia, and Arianah Victorea Garcia. Brother: Agustin Lopez Jr., Sisters: Francisca Gamez, Maria B. Zapata, Anita Rodriguez, along with several nieces and nephews.
We invite all family members and friends to join us at San Jacinto Funeral Home, 14659 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. With a rosary taking place at 6:00 p.m. Celebration of life will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 8215 Reservoir Dr., Houston, TX 77049 Interment will follow at San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery, 14659 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015.
In Loving Memory
Sofia Guadalupe Lopez Saenz
December 11, 1943 – April 6, 2024
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