Published: June 19, 2009 10:45 am      

Hermelinda ‘Chita’ Lopez

Hermelinda "Chita" Lopez of Kyle, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called by our Savior to her eternal rest at the age of 74 on June 16, 2009.

She was born on April 7, 1935, in Redwood to Juan and Leocadia Arredondo. Hermelinda grew up in San Marcos, graduated from Nixon-Clay Business College, and married Alfonso Lopez on Aug. 26, 1956. They raised their three children in San Marcos and later moved to Kyle where they have lived for the past 21 years. Hermelinda worked as a bookkeeper at Gary Job Corp for 30 years.

Family and friends will remember Chita for her wit, assertive personality, love of life, and abundant generosity. She was very proud of and committed to her family, their longtime traditions, and their strong family ties that kept everyone connected. She was a devoted Catholic and even when dealing with health challenges, never lost her unforgettable sense of humor. Entertaining her Bunco group or having her neighbors over for coffee brought her much joy. She will be dearly missed by all.

Hermelinda is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Alfonso Lopez; son, Mario Lopez and wife Caroline of Dallas; daughter, Patricia Holmes and husband Jimmy of Austin; son, Michael Lopez and wife Shari of Katy; Susie L. McKenzie of Dallas; granddaughters, Sarah Elizabeth Holmes, Mikaela Antonia Lopez, and Lillie Isabelle Lopez; numerous nephews, nieces, extended family, and many dear friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Frank J. Arredondo, Gilbert J. Arredondo, and Johnny J. Arredondo; and sisters, Isabel Arredondo Diaz and Agripina Arredondo Saucedo.

Serving as pallbearers are John A. Diaz, Gilbert Arredondo, Jr., Ricky Arredondo, Clem Saucedo, Jr., Artie Arredondo and Danny Arredondo.

Visitation was Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home, located at FM 2770 & Kohlers Crossing in Kyle.

Recitation of Rosary followed at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church, 801 N Burleson Street, Kyle.

Mass of Christian Burial was this morning at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church, officiated by Reverend Howard Goertz. Interment followed in Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby, Kyle, (512) 268-8200