On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Raquel Lopez, loving daughter and best sister in the world passed away at the age of 47. Raquel was born on April 28, 1972 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a native Phoenician and through her ancestral research, she was able to trace her roots to New Mexico back 6 generations.
Raquel graduated from Phoenix College with an Associate Degree and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Arizona State University in 2012. Raquel enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in city government with over 15 years of court clerkship experience. Throughout her professional life, Raquel made lasting relationships with those she worked with from her days at the Maricopa County Superior Court, Arcadia/Biltmore Justice Court and lastly, at Scottsdale City Court, many who became dear friends. Raquel was highly regarded by her “court family” who considered her to be kind, a good leader, understanding and always willing to help and serve. As part of her retirement plans, Raquel obtained a paralegal certification so she could assist the community with their legal needs through a non-profit organization.
Raquel was a strong-willed, no-nonsense woman with a passion for family, travel, Vegas, whiskey and fashion. She was instrumental in in the lives of Michael, Jing, Susanna and Stephen and loved them as though they were her own. Her memory will forever be etched in their hearts. Blessed with a big family, she loved and cared for Ikal and Quetzalli Ramirez and Jacob and Caleb Ramirez, cousins who became a big part of her daily life.
Raquel was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Lopez. She is survived by her father Elijio Lopez and sister, Melissa Lopez and many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends.
Visitation and Rosary will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Saint Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street in downtown Phoenix. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Saint Mary’s Basilica, followed by interment in the St. Francis Cemetery Mausoleum.
Virginia
Sorry for you loss. It was a pleasure to have known Raquel.
Steven A smith
Missy,
I cant believe Raquel is gone. Know that I’m praying for you and your family during this most difficult of times.
With Love,
Steven A Smith
Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale
Patricia Hall
So sorry to Raquel’s family for their loss. I worked with Raquel at Superior Court years ago. She was a very nice young lady and will be greatly missed.
Heather eakin
Sorry to hear about raquel. I worked with her many years ago in superior court. She was kind, compassionate and always willing to help where she was needed. My prayers are with your family. She will be missed greatly.
Patricia Dietrich
I will always cherish Raquel’s sense of humor, the twinkle in her eye and her deep love for family. She is my Warrior Cousin. Much love, light and peace from across the miles. Pattie
Carol Jean (Parmenter) Anderson
To the Family and Friends of Raquel,
As an old Loma Linda Elementary school chum, please accept my sincere condolences for the tragic loss of Raquel. I will always remember her in our first grade classroom and later in Brownies. I remember looking up to her father, as a policeman, and I am sorry to here that he must carry this tragic burden. Although I did not know her as an adult, from the comments I have read, I believe she was the same bright person I knew so very many years ago. In school, she was good, trustworthy, kind hearted, and quick to task. I always felt included and welcome by her. If she were here now with us, I would not hesitate to call her a friend.
Regards,
Carol Jean (Parmenter) Anderson
Albert Hugo-Martinez
Blessings
Jo (Claudia) Noye
Raquel’s hearty laugh always made me smile as did her enthusiasm and at times her stubbornness. Raquel was a positive and assertive young woman who followed her passions while earning admiration from all who knew her. Her passing is tragic. I wish her family and friends some degree of comfort from the great memories we share of her.
Jo Noye
Mary Miranda
My condolences to Raquel family and Friends, love, hugs and prayers through this most difficult times.
Melissa Trujillo
I still can’t beleive you are gone , that was not our plans, I selected it you as the Godmother of my son Ikal because I knew you will love him and care for him if I was gone. Thank you for everything that you did for my children Josh , Quetzalli and your Godson Ikal , Descansa en paz y luz eterna. Yo cuidare de nuestro Ikal xoxo
Rhiannon Ramos (formerly Acevedo)
My thoughts and prayers to Raquel’s family. So sad to hear this.
Davina Pederson
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and sending love.
Vanessa moreno
All tho i can not be there at this time im very sad. I love my cousin very much even tho we lost touch as we got older.i miss my family on that side she is always in my heart and prayers i love her and everyone. Love your cousin
Theresa
Missy, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wonderful sister. You and your father are in my prayers. The Lord has guided Raquel home.