Mary Diaz Lopez
November 12, 1937 - February 14, 2019
We are rejoicing at the life of Mary Diaz Lopez. She joined the Lord in peaceful repose, on February 14th, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Apple Valley,Ca.She was 81 years old, born November 12,1937 in Barstow, Ca. Mary enjoyed Jitterbug dancing, many times with Pete, one of her brothers. Mary was a happy girl, helping her mother with housework. She became a good cook, and was known for cooking throughout her life. She was remembered as having jobs as a packer at Jess's Turkey Ranch, and as a house cleaner in Hesperia, Ca. Mary was blessed with many family members. Mary was the daughter of Tomas Diaz(RIP) and Sarra Magana Diaz (RIP). She was one of 15 brothers and sisters: Daniel Dlaz(RIP), Pete Diaz(RIP), David Diaz, Jacob Diaz, Tomas Diaz, Joe Carmona, Ray Carmona, Frank Carmona, and John Magana. The sisters were (and are): Rita Diaz Tafoya(RIP), Tomasa Diaz Hernandez(RIP), Isabel Diaz DeTar, Sara Diaz Miller, Gloria Carmona(RIP), Maxine Carmona Robles, Frances Carmona Garcia. Aunt Mary Magana is a special member of the family, she still lives in Barstow. Mary was the mother of two boys - Edward Lucero Sr.(RIP), and Jose Luis Lopez. Eddie was married to Claudia and had 4 children: Dennis Lucero, Jessica Lucero Hopkins, Mallory Lucero, and Edward Lucero II. The great grandchildren are: Arthur Hopkins IV, Genevieve Hopkins and Jordan Muro. She had several extended family members who visited her regularly including nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Mary spent her last six years at Spring Valley Post Acute facility, located in Victorville, Ca. They were very kind to her, making sure her long hair was combed and braided, and made sure she was clean and comfortable. She had personal items where she could see them. The family members who predeceased Mary are: Uncle Bernadino Magana, Uncle Lupe Magana, Uncle Mauro Magana, Uncle Ignacio "Nacho" Magana, Aunt Frances Magana Ruiz, Aunt Esther Magana, Aunt Antonia Magana Ribera. We also remember Maximillian "Max" Carmona, Her viewing will be held Wednesday March 6 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Chapel at Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary. Celebration of her Life will be begin at 3:00 p.m. a Sunset Hills Chapel.
We are rejoicing at the life of Mary Diaz Lopez. She joined the Lord in peaceful repose, on February 14th, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Apple Valley,Ca.She was 81 years old, born November 12,1937 in Barstow, Ca. Mary enjoyed Jitterbug dancing,... View Obituary & Service Information