Guadalupe "Lupe" (Cano) de Lopez

Lupe was born on June 6, 1930, in Taylor, Texas, to Aurelio and Anita Cano. She resided in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1950. She worked as a secretary with the City of Houston for many years. She has resided in Houston, Dallas, and McAllen, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; and settled in Katy, Texas. Lupe was an active parishioner at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Katy, Texas, and was a member of the Lay Carmelite Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Sugar Land, Texas. Lupe was filled with joy and love for God, her family and others; was always present with a beautiful smile, infectious laughter and a giving spirit; and welcomed all with joy and acceptance. She was filled with the light of Christ that warmed all who met her.

Lupe was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Juan, Jimmie and Manuel; and sisters Lucy, Maclovia, and Annie. She is survived by her husband, Rafael Lopez-Monreal, of 57 years, her brother, Roque Ortega, Jr., and her many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A rosary service for Lupe will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. A visitation will occur on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A sharing of reflections and memories will occur on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A funeral Mass will occur on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, Texas 77079. A committal service will occur on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. A celebration of life reception will follow the committal service at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.

Revelation 21:3-4

I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away.”

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Lopez-Monreal family.