Ellen Lopez

God called one of his blessed angels home, Ellen Elizabeth Jett Lopez, 63, on January 31, 2018 with her family by her side in El Paso, Texas after a battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Charles H. Jett and mother Julia V. Jett.

Ellen Elizabeth Jett Lopez was born September 8, 1955 in San Francisco, California, to Charles Hiram Jett Jr. and Julia Veale Jett. Ellen graduated from Coronado High School in 1974 and worked for the Canutillo ISD and El Paso ISD, as an administration assistant.

Ellen grew up and resided in El Paso for most of her life. She is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, David Lopez; son David Arick Lopez; daughter-in-law Jessica Lopez; brother Richard Jett, several nephews and nieces and dearly loved dogs Fannie Mae and Ali Mae.

She was an active member of the Fraternity Order of Eagles. Her interests included family, reading, watching a good move while enjoying a caramel sundae, bowling, loving her pets, compassion for all animals and traveling with her husband for his line of work and pleasure. Ellen had a delightful personality that would brighten days with her sense of humor, cute facial expressions and made many new friends along those memorable and adventurous travels.