Helen Rita Dufrene Lopez passed away peacefully on Saturday January 2, 2021, at the age of 87. Born in La Rose, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for many years, Helen was preceded in death and reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Dave Joseph Lopez who loved her very much. Mother of Larry Lopez (Debbie), Glenn Lopez Sr. (Jacqueline - Tuddy), Cheryl Lopez Balestra (John Jr.). Grandmother of Waylon, Adam Lopez, Glenn Jr. (Brandy), Jason (Lisa), Lenny Lopez, (Samantha); Rickie Jr. (Monica) and Roy Eslick, Step-Grandmother to Amber Balestra Fell (Brett). She was the daughter of the late Eves Dufrene Sr. and Josephine B Dufrene. Sister to the late Anna Mae, Andrew, Zelma, Eves Jr., Gilbert, Wilbert, and Vivian. Also survived by several Great Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandchild, and other loving relatives (nieces & nephews) and friends. Helen was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved going to church and listing to Old Church Hymns, and she loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She will be forever remembered for her beautiful smile and her kindness to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the entire staff at Tranquil Living for the last 7 years; they became family & home to her.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 beginning at 10AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, Louisiana, 70072. Interment Service in the chapel and burial to follow at West Lawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA.
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