Belen G. Lopez, 84, passed away on Dec. 14, 2019. She was born in Chamberino, NM June 26, 1935 to Felipe and Juanita Gutierrez. Belen was preceded in death by brothers Reymundo, Reuben and Jimmy, sisters Gloria and Estella and son James Lopez.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Eddie Lopez, Son Michael Lopez (Monica), Daughter Belinda (Rick) Sierra, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother Freddie Gutierrez and countless nieces and nephews.
Belen graduated from Phoenix Union High School. She worked at Motorola and ended up at Crockett Elementary School where she worked as a cashier in the cafeteria along with being a girls P. E. coach and coached after school sports teams. She won countless district championships in volleyball, soccer, and track competitions where she became a great mentor to countless student athletes.
A celebration of Belen’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Following, a gathering will be held at Lorraine and Gilbert Lopez’s home, 3510 N. 35th Street, Phoenix, 85018. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Michael Arvizu
Nana Lopez you will be missed here dearly, but your light will live on through the many people you have touched. Thank you always for your kindness and loving ways. That you always showed me. We will miss you but never forget you.
Arthur Dominguez Jr.
Sympathies to your family on the passing of Belen.
Josh and Lanette Rosenbaum
Rene’ Tribbey
Thoughts and prayers to all the Lopez family and others who loved her. Be thankful for your memories and the years you had together!
Robert & Lisa Aguilar
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Much love and prayers in this difficult time.
Jorji and David Mills
Remember her Spirit and that she is at peace.
Mikey Arvizu III
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Lopez, Michael and Belinda, your significant others and extended families. Nothing will ever replace the role she played in people’s lives, and I selfishly will miss her but will forever be blessed to fully understand that I was loved by Belen Lopez.
Lisa Gonzales (Romero)
To the Lopez Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. She was just a sweet loving person and a great Coach. She has known our entire family for many years, she will be missed dearly. I will never forget all the great memories at Crockett School as my coach. I just loved how she loved all of us & will never forget her laughter. May you rest in peace.
MaryAlice (Rojas) Minard
Heartfelt sympathy to friends and family of Belen. May your fondest memories comfort you and bring you peace…today and always.
Rosemarie Serrano Behzadpour
Dear Family,
We are all so very sorry for your loss. Belen was a sweet cousin, and will missed very much. May God give you all peace and strength. Thinking of you.
Love,
Rosemarie Behzadpour (Gutierrez-Serrano) and family, daughter of Erlinda G. Valenzuela (Belen’s first cousin)
Kristy Glesge (Comstock)
This beautiful lady left an indelible mark on every child she came in contact with. She helped make everyone of us who we are today.
May she Rest In Peace.
Emily Alvarez
Sorry for your loss,prayers for your family.
Mayumi Romero
Sending all my love & condolences to the Lopez family. I’ll always remember you when I played in the backyard and you would wave to say hello. Anywhere Mr. Lopez was, you were always by his side, he will now have a beautiful angel to watch over him. I’ll never forget how kind you were & how you treated my whole family as your own. You will be dearly missed. May you rest in peace Mrs. Lopez.
Chuck Brand Jr
I just found out. I wish I could have seen her one last time. I am so sorry. I love you all. Chuck Brand Jr.
Nancy Martinez
I am so heartbroken. After trying to phone her and hearing her number had been disconnected I just found this.
Dearest Lopez family I am so so very sorry for your loss. She was such an angel for me and for Michael whom she so lovingly cared for when I had to work. She cared for him as if he was her own and you all gave him such a wonderful family atmosphere during those early years. She was absolutely a God-send for us and we will never forget her.
God bless you all.
Martinez Family