Maria Del Rosario Lopez passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007 at Stanford Medical Center;, she was 22 years old. Maria is survived by her parents, Ruben and Lourdes Lopez; she is the sister of Ana Maria Lopez, niece of Ana Berta Lopez and sister-in-law of Josh Silva, all of Gilroy. She is also survived by numerous best friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Maria graduated from Gilroy High School and was attending Gavilan College while she worked for a local doctor. She loved the outdoors: animals, painting, was very active in all sports, loved the beach, singing, dancing and most of all spending time with her close friends. Anyone she met was her friend. All through the tough times, she had a positive attitude, made us laugh and was an inspiration to us all. Her beauty always shone through and she will forever be our shining star.
Vigil Service will be held Sunday, September 23, 2007 7:30 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, September 24, 2007 2:00 P.M.. at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.
