Juanita was called home to be with the Lord late April 20th, 2017 at the age of 44 in Tijeras, NM. She was born July 19th, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM.
Juanita was a kindred spirit to many. She made a special connection or shared a special relationship with several. She enjoyed life to the fullest and fought for it in the end. She will be dearly missed, leaving behind an abundance of Love for those she loved.
She was survived by her pride and joy, her first true love her son US Army SPC Phillip Lopez & his wife Kendell and three beautiful grandchildren Celene, Zeke, and Channing; her parents Juan Lopez and Henrietta Rubio; her brother Mark Lopez; her sisters LaVerne Lopez & wife Melissa, Martha Lopez, and Lydia Lopez; her beloved "Toots" Brandon Vandever; a very special aunt who was like a second mother to her - "Auntie Bit"; her home family Norman and Sarah Vandever; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles and aunts.
Juanita's Life Celebration will begin Saturday, April 29 with a Rosary at the Reflection of LifeA