Modesta A. Lopez, age 75, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, formerly of McAllen, Texas and Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2015, at Northwestern Hospital of Chicago with her loving family at her side.
Modesta was born April 29, 1940 in McAllen, Texas to the late Pedro and Josefa (Garcia) Ayala.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, Ernesto Lopez; children, Leticia Nunez, Ernesto “Ernie” (Maureen) Lopez Jr., Josefa Lopez (Juan Contreras), Betty Ann (Nick) Mattia, Eddie Lopez, Melissa (Michael) Gurley, Esteban “Steve” (Rehana) Lopez; 23 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
She was a caring and generous caretaker for many generations of her large family. Modesta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and will be missed by those who loved her.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 3-9 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S. Cline Ave.; Schererville, IN 46375). Funeral services will be Friday, November 13, 2015 at 11:00 am at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapellawnfunerals.com
