Sarah Lopez

Sarah Lopez, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Oct. 28, 2023, at the age of 79.

She was born in Mexico on Jan. 27, 1944, to the late Rodolfo and Rafaela (Chisum) Gomez.

Her family relocated from Mexico to Texas when Sarah was a young girl. She lived in Texas until the early 1960s when she moved to Wisconsin.

On Dec. 19, 1963, she was united in marriage to Joe Lopez at St. Nicholas Church in Dacada, Wis. They spent more than 35 years together.

He preceded her in death in 2000.

Sarah experienced many joys in her life, but nothing brought her more happiness than spending quality time with her loved ones. She cherished every moment creating special experiences with her daughter Norma Neahous; her sons, Joseph (Maria) and William Lopez; her four grandchildren, Andrea, Amanda and Tanner Neahous and Evan Lopez; and her great-grandson Samson Lewis. From making up movies and puppet shows to embarking on memorable adventures, Sarah’s love and nurturing spirit created bonds that will forever be cherished.

Sarah had a zest for life and found pleasure in the simplest of things. Whether it was playing slots at the casino alongside her beloved mother or traveling with her cousin Irma, every moment was filled with laughter and joy.

A lover of authentic Mexican cooking, Sarah’s culinary talents delighted family and friends alike.

As a devoted fan of college and professional football, Sarah never missed watching the Texas games. She eagerly cheered on her favorite teams, bringing a contagious energy to every game-day gathering.

In her downtime, Sarah indulged in her “old lady shows,” including “Judge Judy” and “Wheel of Fortune,” finding comfort and amusement.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe and her siblings Mary Chisum-Cardona and David and Ludi Chisum.

The family will greet guests from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg, 1167 Washington Ave.

She will be greatly missed by her immediate family, cousin Irma, sisters-in-law Mary Lou Lopez and Maria Keegan, best friend Mary Ramirez and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.