My Loving Father
Francisco Javier Lopez Sanchez, 51 years old, passed away Friday morning on April 23rd, 2021.
Francisco was born May 8th of 1969 in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes Mexico. He was the son of Amelia Sanchez and Francisco Lopez.
Though the oldest, Francisco was a twin and brother of 8 siblings. Francisco spent his adolescents in Aguascalientes Mexico taking the role of bread winner and role model for his siblings in support of his late father.
Moving on, in 1986 Francisco met the love of his life and High School Sweetheart, Maria De Jesus Rodriguez Salas (Lopez).
Francisco led the first generation church band at Los Santos Arcangeles , where it is still being practiced to this day with the next generation.
Moreover, 8 years later, in that same church, Francisco married Maria and began the Lopez family.
A year later, tough times came and Francisco like most risk it all and ventured to the United States to earn a living for himself in support of his current and new family. He had many struggles, but he always found a way to provide for his family in Mexico and later to be able to provide for his children. Showing a different way of living, his siblings and mother followed his footsteps and now provide possibilities to all his nieces and nephews.
Francisco is remembered as a man that took risks for his families behind closed doors, but showed great charisma, smiles, and laughter in celebration. With a laughter and a smile to light a room, if you had met Francisco, you would be his friend. He had the opportunity to see his oldest daughter get married, his son become a father, and his youngest daughter get into an outstanding college.
He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. His memory will live on through his family and friends. He will forever be a respectable man that put the safety and smiles of his family first. Francisco and Maria had a loving 35 years together, 8 years of dating and 27 years of marriage, that will continue to the end of time. He will forever hold a place in his families’ heart.
Francisco leaves behind his mother Amelia Sanchez his siblings Ana Lilia Lopez, Amelia Lopez, Olivia Lopez, Lucy Lopez, Victor Lopez, Arturo Lopez and Alejandro Lopez. He is survived by his wife Maria Lopez and his three children Diana Lopez, Leonardo Lopez, and Daniela Lopez.
Though his life was short lived, Francisco got to meet and cherish his grandchild Jayden Anthony Lopez Rodriguez. Francisco also got to love and cherish his two in-laws Jonathan Cruz and Dariana Rodriguez. He will always be in our hearts and we will love him forever.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Church, 6200 S. Lawndale, Illinois 60629. Family and friends will gather at 9:30 am at the church for those wishing to pay their respects and condolences. Celebration of Life Service Mass at 10:00 a.m. All attending Mass must register with funeral home personnel upon entering church. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery 87th and Pulaski Road, Evergreen Park, Illinois.
**Please be respectful of the wishes of the family. Please follow social distancing guidelines & wear your face mask at all times. As much as the family would love to receive your hugs it’s important to provide safety for all.
Due to the State of Illinois COVID-19 guidelines, No Children under 10 years old can be accommodated for safety reasons.
For those wishing to pay their respects and attend Mass only 120 people will be allowed to attend Mass. This does not include funeral home Associates or clergy/celebrant or church staff.
Funeral Associates will be directing those paying respects upon entering the church. ALL ATTENDEES must cover using mouth-face mask covers, respect social distancing and use of hand sanitizers. **According to the regulations CDC; the Archdiocese of Chicago, Churches and Cemeteries due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, those attending the church services, ALL ATTENDEES must cover using mouth-face mask covers, use of hand sanitizers and respect the social distancing at all times. Must sign in at entrance of church with Funeral Associates. Thank you for your cooperation during these difficult times
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Mi amado padre
Francisco Javier López Sánchez, de 51 años de edad, falleció la mañana del viernes 23 de abril de 2021.
Francisco nació el 8 de mayo de 1969 en Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes México. Era hijo de Amelia Sánchez y Francisco López. Aunque era el mayor, Francisco era gemelo y hermano de 8.Francisco pasó su adolescencia en Aguascalientes, México, asumiendo el papel de proveedor y modelo para sus hermanos. En 1986 Francisco conoció al amor de su vida y a su novia de la preparatoria, María De Jesús Rodríguez Salas (López). Francisco dirigió la primera generación de coro de la iglesia Los Santos Arcangeles, donde se sigue practicando hasta el día de hoy con la siguiente generación. Además, 8 años después, en esa misma iglesia, Francisco se casó con María y comenzó la familia López. Un año más tarde, vinieron tiempos difíciles y Francisco como la mayoría lo arriesgó todo y se aventuró a los Estados Unidos. Francisco es recordado como un hombre que se arriesgaba por sus familias a puerta cerrada, pero que mostraba un gran carisma, sonrisas y risas en las celebraciones. Con una sonrisa para iluminar una habitación , si hubieras conocido a Francisco, serías su amigo. Tuvo la oportunidad de ver a su hija mayor casarse, a su hijo convertirse en padre, y a su hija menor próximamente ingresar en una excelente universidad.
Era un hijo, hermano, esposo, padre y abuelo muy querido. Su memoria vivirá a través de su familia y amigos. Siempre será un hombre respetable que puso la seguridad y las sonrisas de su familia en primer lugar. Francisco y María tuvieron 35 años de amor juntos, 8 años de noviazgo y 27 años de matrimonio, que continuarán hasta el final de los tiempos. Siempre ocupará un lugar en el corazón de su familia. Francisco deja atrás a su madre Amelia Sánchez sus hermanos Ana Lilia López, Amelia López, Olivia López, Lucy López, Víctor López, Arturo López y Alejandro López. Vivió con su esposa María López y sus tres hijos Diana López, Leonardo López y Daniela López. Aunque fue de corta el tiempo Francisco llegó a conocer y amar a su nieto Jayden Anthony López Rodríguez , al esposo de su hija de Diana , Jonathan Cruz , la pareja de su hijo Leonardo , Dariana Rodriguez . Siempre te recodamos por tu gran corazón Francisco Lopez . Te Amamos.
