Cristina R. Lopez

1957 - 2013

Cristina R. Lopez obituary, 1957-2013, Tampa, FL

BORN

1957

DIED

2013

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Cristina Lopez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 17, 2013.

LOPEZ, Cristina Rosa, 55, went home to the Lord on April 15, 2013. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Cristina had touched in some way throughout her memorable life. She was born on May 15, 1957, a native of Tampa, Florida. She was a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and a great-great aunt. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976. Cristina worked for 22 years with the Hillsborough County School District. Her greatest joys in life were her children, grand children, and family. She is preceded in death by her father Jose A. Jimenez, niece TerryAnn Martinez, and great-great niece Ivy Marie. She is survived by her mother Mercedes Coto, children Felix (Nicole) M. Lopez III, Jessica (Stephen) Tabak, and Vanessa (Jeremy) Guerra; grand children Felix IV, Veronica and Olivia Lopez; sister Jeanette (Nilo) Sanchez Sr., brother Daniel (Shelly) Jimenez Sr.; nephews and nieces, Tammy Espinosa, Nilo (Amy) Sanchez Jr., Karen Sanchez, Daniel Jimenez Jr., Anthony (Tammy) Jimenez, Michael (Monica) Jimenez, and Shaunet Prokvski; great nephews and nieces, Amanda and George Martinez, Estevan Sanchez, Gabrielle Espinosa, Nilo III, Dylan and Bradley Sanchez, Lerissa and Sabrina Jimenez, Sydney and Isabella Jimenez. A funeral/mass service will be held at 1:00 p.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Thursday, April 18, 2013 followed by grave side services at Sunset Funeral Home & Memory Gardens.

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April 13, 2023

Monica Jimenez

Miss you Tia, mucho-mucho, as you used to say. Never forgotten, loved forever. <3

April 13, 2023

Arlene

Love you Always
My beautiful special Friend

April 13, 2023

Friend

Lourdes Rodriguez

My dearest friend Cristina, tomorrow will be 10 years of your departure, I miss you and our phone conversations, you were one of the strongest person I ever knew, I hope I can be at least 1/2. You are my daily inspiration, as I keep your picture in my prayer book. You are missed so much! Your friend Lourdes.

April 13, 2023

School

Evy

Never forget you my dear friend. Look for my baby Michelle if you haven´t seen heralready. She´s up there with you. I know she´s making you laugh like she always did

April 12, 2023

Family

Nancy Amador

Prima, when this guest book popped up for you, my heart did a little faster beat. It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years. So much has happened that you should have been here for, but our family has strong faith, so we know that you're still with us as an angel. Miss you Prima, you truly were the sweetest soul I've ever known. Love you mucho, mucho, tu Prima Nancy!

May 15, 2022

Family

Felix Lopez

Happy Birthday Mommy! The kids and I visited you today... We sang, so I hope you got a kick out of our performance. Briella decided to decorate your marker... Love you

Posted by Felix Lopez

May 8, 2022

Felix Lopez

Happy Mother´s Day Mommy.... You´re still missed and loved every day.

April 16, 2022

School

Ivone "Evy" Anderson

You may be gone but never fair from my heart my dear friend

April 12, 2021

Family

Nancy Amador

Dearest Prima,

As we approach 8 years of you being in heaven, I want you to know I miss you dearly, but I know you know that because I often feel your presence. I especially miss our talks the most. You always showed me so much love and understanding. I often find myself trying to be better and when I do, I think of you. Prima, thank you for your love and showing me what family is all about. I know your surrounded not only by our Heavenly Father, but by much loved and cherished family members. They are missed too. Prima, when you see my Mom, Pete and Jeanette please give them a huge hug from me. Prima, until we meet again. Love you mucho, mucho!

May 15, 2020

Son

Felix Lopez

Happy Birthday Mommy... Love you for now, love you for always, as long as Im living my mommy youll be...

April 15, 2020

Nancy Amador

Prima, on your 7th year anniversary your memory still lives within all of us. You're presence and gorgeous smile is forever missed. You and Jeanette kept me updated on how the family was doing. I miss that, I miss you, I miss at the end of our conversation you always saying "I love you". I can just imagine heaven now with so many shining family angels gathered together. Until we're united again, I will forever miss you my sweet and loving Prima. Please hug and kiss Mama and Pete for me.

April 14, 2020

Melo Lavandeira

Good morning my precious soul! Tomorrow will be
the 7th anniversary of your passing from this life to everlasting life. I miss you emencly beyond words.
Your departure left a great big hole in our world. And those of us closest to you live with this big hole
In our hearts. By now you probably have been enjoying being with mama( Tia Dalia ) and now your sister .Tell them that they too have left a giant hole that nothing or anything can fill. Oh my the absence of all of you is overwhelming. It seems like the party is over where you are and we're not invited! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you so.
I Love you for eternity. If you happen to have mama near you give her a big deep hug and a sweet kiss from me. Tell everyone that I love them
Too! I'm sending you mucho mucho Love.
❤tu prima Melo.

April 12, 2020

Lourdes Rodriguez

To my friend Cristina, this week will be 7yrs that you went to heaven, you are not forgotten, I keep your picture in my prayer book cause you are my inspiration. You are dearly missed!

April 11, 2020

Son

Felix Lopez

I miss you mommy... Cant help but think about how you would be mothering us during these difficult times. How you would be consumed with worry and I would have likely been annoyed with the constant calls... but now I would give anything to get just one more call. I love you

Posted by Felix Lopez

April 11, 2020

Ivone "Evy" Anderson

It seems like yesterday. I lost my daughter Michelle in Dec and I thought of you. You knew her, worked with her and loved her for the kind person she was.I remember when we both find out she was my daughter. She had a good soul just like you. I know your path have crossed take care of each other. I love you both, RIP

April 11, 2019

NANCY AMADOR

Prima, words can't express how much we all miss you, so much has happened in these 6 years. But, your memory will forever live on in all of us. You're smile warms my heart when I think of you. What I forever remember is that you always told everyone at the end of a conversation or visiting "I love you". This always meant so much to hear those words....your heart was so large....so of course your memory will forever be alive in all of us. If you see Mom and Pete there tell them hi for me. Love you and miss you Prima.

April 11, 2019

Family

Monica Jimenez

We treasure and cherish the memories we have of you. We still love you and miss you "mucho, mucho." ❤

April 16, 2017

Cristina, I just wanted you to know that you are my inspiration every day, I keep your picture in my bible, you are the strongest person I ever knew- You have always been an "angel " and I know you are constantly with your family. Your friend Lourdes

April 15, 2017

Felix Lopez

Mommy,
Today marks 4 years since you've left us to become our angel. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you in our lives. I just want you to know that I keep your memory alive in my children and love you very much.

"As long as I'm living, my mommy you'll be"

LOVE ALWAYS,

Your Son

January 6, 2016

Patricia Coto Stinson

Cristina,

Never had the opportunity to know you or my family in Tampa, but I do remember meeting you when I was young. My memory of you matches your pictures and the comments everyone has said about you in this guest book--cheerful, smiling, and loving. As a genealogist, I've read lots of obituaries, none that wrote any higher praises.

Love, your cousin, Patricia

May 23, 2015

Nancy Amador

Prima, remembering your smile and how you always had a way to make everyone you came into contact with feel special and loved. What a great legacy to leave behind. I miss you so. I miss how at any time I could call you and actually hear your smile on the line. Only you could do that. Your wisdom and advice are missed beyond words. I try not to think of how much I miss you, because I know you are now in heaven rejoicing with the Father and the Son who you loved so dearly. Your faith was evident in all that you did. Prima, may you be dancing in the clouds with the rest of the family that have gone to soon. If you see Pete, hug him for me....let him know not a day goes by that I don't miss him. Until I see you again....miss you and love you...tu prima N!

May 15, 2015

Amy Sanchez

Happy Birthday Cristina! We love and miss you always. You are never away from our hearts and are always close by. Your voice is still very vivid...Love you!!!!!

May 15, 2015

Felix Lopez

Happy Birthday Mommy.... You were, and always will be, the bravest woman I have ever known.... If you were watching today, you know why. I love you with all my heart. Your son

May 9, 2015

Felix Lopez

Happy Mother's Day Mommy! I miss you so much. As I see other mothers, I know I was blessed with having the perfect one to raise me. I would trade every day for another to be held by my beautiful mommy. My heart always aches when I think of you. Did you ever know how much I truly love you? I just hope you do now. Enjoy your day in heaven. I love you for now, I'll love you for always. As long as I'm living, my mommy you'll be. Love your son

November 5, 2014

Felix Lopez

I just read the message Nicole left for you. I left you one the day after Halloween, but don't see that it posted. Maybe it has something to do with the restriction of posting copyrighted work. In any case, I love you with all my heart and miss you so much. I just wish you were still here to give me guidance. You'll always be my mommy and I will always be your baby boy. So be prepared to hold me on the day we meet again.

November 3, 2014

Nicole Lopez

My heart is heavy tonight thinking about you and missing you my "mommy #2". I love you very much, I miss your friendship and sitting on the couch laughing at silly things. I miss watching old movies and your stories that went with them. I miss our Sunday family get togethers. I miss hearing about when my husband was a little boy and how you loved every minute of being a mommy. I miss your red beans and rice. Watching you joke with little Felix and snuggle the babies in your arms. They love you very much and I will never let them forget that you "love them to the moon and back". I wish you were here. I love you and miss you so very much.

April 15, 2014

Hi my sweet angel, My heart is still heavy with missing you. Today makes a year you went home to be with GOD, part of me wants to rejoice and celebrate your precious life.
The other part is very home sick for you, my heart misses you along with my mind and soul. There are no words only raw emotions. I LOVE YOU mi prima, Its been a long year without you. Big Nilo just 6 days ago went to heaven, I imagine your celebration with Terry and Ivy. He is greatly missed here by all of us who truly love and admire him. I just realized that you were a lot like him in the sense of charactor your abillity to truly listen to others and make them feel there worth. I Honor you mi prima for many things. GOD truly Blessed us with you, until we meet again I will be here for all those you love dearly. Always, your Loving prima, Melo

September 23, 2013

Felix Lopez

Hey Mommy, I fixed my old iPhone yesterday and had 5 voicemails from you. It was both heart breaking and good to hear your voice again. I wish you were here to share your wisdom and love with all of us, but especially the babies. I miss and love you with all my heart. Your son

September 3, 2013

Amy Sanchez

Dear Cristina,

Thinking of you so much lately (even though life is so busy)...felt very close to you in church on Sunday evening....I hope you are resting and in complete bliss in heaven... but once again forgive me for missing you so incredibly much. See you at the beach.....Love you always....

August 15, 2013

Siobhan Dorado

Hi mom, thinking of u as always. I spent some time with the girls last week. I miss u sooo much, the baby's birthday is approaching and all I can think is I wish you were there. But I know you will be in spirit. Just send us all butterflies. I love you mom.

August 10, 2013

Celeste Dorado

Dear Jessica and Vanessa, I just found out today that your mom passed I am so sorry for your loss. If you ever need anything let me know.Again I am truly sorry.
Love Celeste

August 9, 2013

Hi my angel, I miss you beyond words can say. Your heart felt words still ring in my heart and mind. your going home to be with GOD is for you an event where no more pain or suffering is finally yours. You deserve the very best, and I can't imagine any place better than where you are. Mi prima, I can only hope that I will have one tenth of the Love and togetherness of those I love to be around me when its my turn. I pray you hear me as I go on throughout my day. Being so over whelmed with both my dad and Maggie, you always thought about it an had good advice. I've taken this moment to write here while doing a breathing treatment. this is the first moment I've had to write to you. Since my fathers' strokes now his life has become mine in doing all he used to do. Until with GODs' will he will be able to go back to his life. Sorry for rambling. I just still need you like everybody else. I know you are with Terry and Ivy and all those who have gone there too.I can't wait to see you again and share in your peace and joy. I Love you mi prima, always.
Melo

July 4, 2013

Karen Sanchez

Tia,

Happy 4th of July, I miss you always and forever, you were my angel here and now you are my guardian angel. I miss and love you mucho mucho, until we meet again.

Love always and forever your niece

July 4, 2013

Karen Sanchez

Tia,

Happy 4th of July, i hope you and Terry and Ivy are having a wonderful 4th in heaven. I wish that you were still here with us, i think about everyday, you were my angel and now you are my guardian in heaven, thank you for always being there for me and my son, you always gave me great advise and you always knew what to say to make me feel better, and all the things that you have done my son, there are no words to describe my gratitude and appreciation for always being there for me and Estevan, my heart is forever broken by your absences, i know i sound selfish when i say that i wish you were still her with me, but i know that you are not suffering and are no longer in pain. You will forever be missed and i will always love until i am called to heaven to be with you and Terry and my precious Ivy. I thank god everyday that he made you part of my life. I love forever and ever and ever, miss you mucho mucho and I love you mucho mucho.. Until we meet again my sweet precious angel.

July 3, 2013

Brad Sanchez

Dear Tia Cristina,

Happy 4th of July and I am sure that you can see beautiful fireworks where you are. Thank you for being there when I needed you.

Love,

Brad

July 3, 2013

Amy Sanchez

Cristina,

I can only imagine how beautiful the fireworks will be from heaven....we are missing you terribly

Love you always and forever,

Amy

June 13, 2013

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June 12, 2013

Nancy Amador

Dearest Prima,

I can close my eyes and see your smile. What a way you made everyone you came into contact feel. Even with all you were going through you never forgot others. Never once did you not ask me how my Mom and the family was doing...that was you....unselfish always loving.

My heart is so heavy not having you in it. I can just imagine how much your own children and immediate family are suffering becauase there are no words to describe that deep ache in your heart that truly never goes away.

Praise Jesus that you showed all of us how to love. What I will always remember the most from you is "how important family is".

Your legacy Mi Prima will always be cherished and remembered because there will always be a light that you burned in each of us that will never go out.

I'm feeling extra saddness in my heart because I know what your family will suffer every day of their lifes not having you. That pain never goes away, you just learn to live with it.

June 24th will be 11 years that Pete went to heaven and the "want, need and pain" never fades. But, our family has the faith, the love of God to sustend us through all of it. Praise Jesus for that. This is something you always showed and proved and which will help all of us deal with the loss of you.

Prima, we have so many loved family members in heaven that I can envision a beautiful family reunion with no illness, no pain and no suffering....Glory to God. Until I join that reunion in heaven, I will miss you, think of you and remember you always.

Prima, please give all my heavenly family a hug and kiss from me!

Tu Prima....N!

June 9, 2013

Mommy,

I miss you so much! I don't know what to do without you. My life feels as if it has no purpose anymore. Its nearly 1 in the morning and all I can do is think about you and when we use to watch the Golden Girls right now. Everything seems so chaotic, the past couple weeks have felt unbearable, I need your advice, I just want you to tell me what to do.... I love you more than anyone could ever love another human being.....I am sending you all my love, kisses and butterflies your way!!!!!! Xoxo A daughter couldnt have chosen a better mommy!!!! I just wish you were here in the present with me still.....until we see eachother again, I love you mucho mucho!!!!!!! -Vanessa

June 8, 2013

I miss you and I must confess, I have visited this page at least twice each day. Unable to wright what is in my selfish heart. The void almost too heavy to get through the days and nights. Your the Lucky one who now is in Heaven away from the burdens of life. Yesterday made 5 years Chris went to heaven too. As you knew the pain and that loss has left. Mi prima the greatest gift GOD gave us is Love, and you were an example to all who know and love still. Beyond space and time, Always, Melo

May 15, 2013

Amy

Cristina,

I miss your smiling face, love, voice and strength. You always loved to celebrate holidays, birthdays and just family gatherings....I know in my heart that there cannot be a better place than heaven....but forgive me while I miss you on your birthday and every other day that I want to pick up the phone to tell you something......(usually about the kids)....God bless you always.......

May 15, 2013

Melo

Good morning my angel, this is the anniversary day in which GOD blessed all of us with you.Today is a bitter sweet day filled with sorrow and an emptiness that only you can fill, and it is also a time when I can think back to. The oh so many times you brought joy to our lives by just being with us. I miss you beyond words, time and space. But mostly I miss your sweet spirit that was always ready to listen and gently offer comfort in what ever capacity I or anyone else needed. I think in heaven there are no birthdays or death days only ever lasting joy of life with GOD. Bask in his glory my sweet angle.
I"ll Love you for ever and beyond.
Until then I"ll be holding the broken chain with its missing link that is you. Please ask GOD to ease your children's mother, sister, brother, nieces and nephews as well as those of us who's really Loved you to gently replace our emptiness and pain with his comfort in knowing where you are and we will be together soon.

May 15, 2013

Jeremy Guerra

Happy Birthday. I miss you and love you so much.

May 13, 2013

Melo Lavandeira

My beautiful Angle in heaven, there are no words that can describe the vast emptiness your going home has left us with. I am sorry for taking for granted all those times we waisted and not spent together. This was one of the hardest mothers days I've experienced ever. I kept thinking about your kids,grand babies, your mother,your sister, brother, nieces and nephews. If this day felt unbearable for me I can only imagine their pain. Of all of us GOD took the best. I miss so very much! You live on mi prima in my heart and mind. You left behind a legacy of Love and example of how to treat each other.
Love you forever and Thanking GOD for you.
You are truely our gift From GOD.

May 13, 2013

Karen Sanchez

Tia, I miss you everyday and think about everyday as well, my heart is forever broken by your absence, you were my lifesaver and you were an angel for my son, we are eternally grateful that the lord bless us with your presence. I love you mucho mucho xoxo

May 12, 2013

Felix Lopez

Happy Mother's Day Mommy... My sisters and I will be visiting you today. You will always be loved and never forgotten. I love you

May 11, 2013

Amy Sanchez

Cristina,

Missing you on Mother's Day....it doesn't seem real.....you will always remain a strong mother figure in all of our hearts.....We love and miss you so much....

May 9, 2013

Siobhan Dorado

Mom, I miss you so much. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I wish you were here with us, it would take the pain away. I love you and miss you more than words can say.

May 9, 2013

Darlene Echevarria

Cristina you were a beautiful person and a great friend. You will be missed terribly but I find comfort in knowing that we will again be reunited one day and will then spend eternity together with our Lord. My deepest condolences to your children, grandchildren and family. May God give them the strength to go on without you as I know they will miss you greatly. I too will miss you my dear friend. Rest in peace until we are reunited my very dear friend. I love you dearly. XOXOXO

May 4, 2013

Lourdes Rodriguez

My friend Cristina , I think of you everyday I know you are watching from above. You are surely missed. Love ! Lourdes and Omar (GTO)

May 3, 2013

Zina Regalado

My condolences to your family. I have only known Christina a few years but one thing is certain, there is no one like her. Such a sweet, kind, loving lady. May God keep her always and bless her soul. God be with you all through your time of sadness. Regards,

May 3, 2013

karen sanchez

Tia, i love and miss u forever, my heart is forever broken by your absence

May 1, 2013

karen sanchez

Tia, i love and miss u forever, my heart is forever broken by your absence

May 1, 2013

karen sanchez

Tia, u have been there for me and my son, he always thinks u when he is driving his car like u said, i will miss u forever,my heart is forever broken since u left to heaven, tia i have a picture of u next to my bed and i have sleeping with my feet out from under the covers since u told me that when u go to heaven that u will come back and pull my toe, im stull waiting and my toes are ready for u whenever u want ti come fir a visit and to let me know your here. I love u mucho mucho mucho, love your neice. Karen

April 30, 2013

Felix Lopez III

Hey Mommy, yesterday made 2 weeks since you went home to God. I don't know if the pain will truly get better, but you will always be in our hearts. I love you mucho mucho to the moon and back... Your Son

April 19, 2013

Debora Medina

Cristina, Where do I begin, although I have not known you as long as most. You touched my life and I am Lucky for that. From the moment I met you I knew what a good person you were, the warmth in your smile, and the sincerity in your eyes. Your Love and Kindness was felt by everyone who was blessed to know you.

Thank You for including me in so many special moments in your life. Your 50th Birthday, Taking pictures on the beach for Jeremy & Vanessa's Wedding and Engagement Party, the fun time we had at dinner afterwards at Village Inn, The Engagement Party, Shower and Wedding of Vanessa and Jeremy, and I hope to be and am planning on being there for many more events and will help everyone else keep your memory alive and present at all of them.

I'll never forget the laughter we had on your 50th Birthday when I gave you that can of paint and paint stirs... a Joke that was between you, me and Vanessa, everyone else was thinking, Huh.. What was she thinking.

I'm glad that you are no longer suffering, or in pain
but your earthly presence will be and is already so very missed by everyone.

God and the Heavens are Lucky to have you. Your family, Felix, Jessica, Vanessa, your extended family and friends are blessed to have such a Guardian Angel watching over us. Enjoy being with your heavenly family. Say Hello to Johnny for me and I can't wait until all of our families are together again in the Lord's home.

~Love and Miss you Debbie & Family~

April 18, 2013

Arlene Busciglio

Felix, Jessica, Vanessa and family
I know that nothing can take away the pain you are feeling right now but I want you to know you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you. I miss my forever friend so much she is truly an angel. x0x0

April 18, 2013

Arlene Busciglio

Felix, Jessica, Vanessa and family, I know that nothing can take away the pain you are feeling right now, I miss my forever best friend, I truly Loved her. I want you to know you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you.

April 18, 2013

Ivone Evy Williams

My dear friend, words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart. Gone too soon. I know god has a special job for you, I know but it still hurts to say goodbye. You will be all you loved and touched guardian angel to always look out for all. I will always remember your smile and how you touched my heart.

April 18, 2013

Carolyn Weiss

Such a beautiful person. She will be missed.

April 18, 2013

Nancy Barrios

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

April 18, 2013

~ Cyndi

Cristina, did you know you were my hero???

To Cristina's family....May the Heavenly Father fold you in His arms to comfort you until you meet again!

April 17, 2013

Raelisa French

I have typed and re-typed and nothings seems right. It is hard to believe you are gone. Words can not express how much she will be missed. Knowing there is another Angel in heaven on our side is exciting. I know you have seen my mom make sure to give her a big hug and kiss from me. RIP Cristina Memories a million...Never forgotten.

April 17, 2013

Dylan Sanchez

Tia Cristina,

I remember when I was 8 or 9 years old and you would say that you were also the same age as me. I believed you at that time. I remember you teaching me how to play poker and mahjong. You showed me the lantern fireworks at the beach and how it looked like a mini-hot air balloon. I liked the way that you made your pressed cuban sandwiches. I will never forget you and I will always love you. You always were on my side when I needed you. Love always, Dylan

April 17, 2013

Brad Sanchez

Dear Tia Cristina,
God bless you and just remember that we will always be with you. I had a great time at the beach. Thank you for all that you have done for me. I enjoyed watching the fire works at the beach with you this past year. Love Brad

April 17, 2013

Nilo Sanchez lll

Tia Cristina
I Keep on telling my parents and I told you that the best time we had together was whenever we went to the beach.This past year that we went to the beach was by far the most memorable for me. Your are such a great Tia to me and my brothers. Thank you for coming to my first tournament. Now I feel even more comfort to know that I have a guardian angel in Heaven to help my family. I will always Love you. You will be remembered for being such a giving and compassionate person.
Love Always,
Nilo Sanchez lll

April 17, 2013

Martha Scudder

Heartfelt and caring sympathy as another sister enters our chapter grand!
Love and Loyalty in E Pi, Martha Scudder

April 17, 2013

Monica Jimenez

Tia Cristina,
Where do I begin? There is so much to say about a woman whom I love and admire so much. A woman who took me into her arms, welcomed me into the family and always made me feel that I really was family. Cristina, you are my Tia, maybe not by blood but definitely by the love you shared with me, on top of our bond as sisters in Christ Jesus.
You personified what a warm and kind heart looks like, what passion for life, family and friends looks like. Oh, what wisdom and love, strength and determination, resilience and perseverance, zest for life and sense of humor, what a love and strong faith in Jesus Christ you exemplified and shared with all of us. What an amazing woman! What a daughter, what a mom, what an aunt, what a grandmother, what a friend, what a child of God you are! What in your being, was not to love and admire in you? I have been one of the privileged to have known you here on earth and I look forward to the day where I can know you once again in the presence of our heavenly Father. Until then I will miss your smile, your hugs, your laugh, your dancing, your singing, your cooking, your faith, your encouragement, your tears of joy or sorrow, your love, your friendship, and the effervescence that you radiated with zeal! With your absence, nothing will be the same.

Tia Cristina, a woman of faith who loves her family dearly, is no longer in pain or suffering for she walked on earth by faith, and not by sight. Though now she is absent from her body, know that she is at home with the Lord according to 2 Corinthians 5. We mourn her loss and yet rejoice in her eternal life with Jesus. Praise the Lord!
I love you and will miss you Tia, until we meet again.
All my Love,
Your "Sobrina",
Monica

Posted by Monica Jimenez

April 17, 2013

Violet Blanco

Cristina we all share the saddness of losing you in our lifes but through our faith we know we will all be together in time. I know you are in heaven with God saying, "God comfort and bring peace to my family and friends" because you wouldn't want any of us to hurt. I am sorry that we didn't all get to meet for lunch one more time. You are a wonderful friend and a beautiful person that will never be forgotten. Thank you my friend for all the fun times and talks of encouragement you gave us all. We all were so blessed to have known and shared our lives with you. To your children and family I want to say my prayers our with you all and may God give you the strength and peace you need at this time.
God Bless you my friend

April 17, 2013

Cristina we all share the saddness of losing you in our lifes but through our faith we know we will all be together in time. I know you are in heaven with God saying, "God comfort and bring peace to my family and friends" because you wouldn't want any of us to hurt. I am sorry that we didn't all get to meet for lunch one more time. You are a wonderful friend and a beautiful person that will never be forgotten. Thank you my friend for all the fun times and talks of encouragement you gave us all. We all were so blessed to have known and shared our lives with you. To your children and family I want to say my prayers our with you all and may God give you the strength and peace you need at this time.
God Bless you my friend

April 17, 2013

May she rest in peace with the Lord. I am glad she is no longer in pain. May the Lord be with her family and friends.

April 17, 2013

Debbie Fernandez

Cristina, you were always such a good and caring person even back in grade school. Even though I had not seen you for years at a time when we did see each other it was as if no time had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace friend.

April 17, 2013

Belinda Brown

It's hard to understand why people are taken from us but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.XOXO

April 17, 2013

Amy Sanchez

Cristina,
You will always be remembered in my heart for your kindness, love and support for whoever needed it. Your children adore you and they will forever be fortunate to have such a loving, caring, strong and selfless mother in each of their hearts. They each have your wonderful and unique qualities that you have taught them. May God have a very special place for you in heaven with all of your family members and friends. We will always be there for the kids. I will see you in a chair at the beach my dear. Job well done faithful servant....

Love always,

Amy

April 17, 2013

Freddy & Tracy Nales

Cristina...When I married you cousin Freddy I thought I was the luckiest woman in the world to find such a treasure...and then I got to know my new extended family and found out just how rich and blessed I am. I am so greatful to call you my cousin and friend. Your cousin Freddy and I will miss you terribly, but hang on to the sweet memories we have of you and will hold you forever in our hearts. We will meet again when the time is right, I know you are in good hands......love you mucho, Freddy and Tracy Nales

April 17, 2013

Jon-Paul

Tia you were always good to me. From when I was a boy on thru to adulthood-throughout my darkest days, whether slugging thru the grueling challenges at West Point, or on the dangerous and horrible battlefields of Iraq, I took solace in, and could always count on, your encouraging words of love and faith.
I will always remember what you told me before my last deployment to Iraq; to love the Lord with all my heart, and to confess it thru the mouth. I have always remembered that advice, and now in the name of my family, and all else who were lucky enough to know you, I too wish to confess that there could never be no better Tia, no better cousin, and now no better angel out there than you.
¡Te amamos Tia!

April 17, 2013

Keith and I send our deepest condolences to Felix, Jessica, and Vanessa. We had the good fortune to meet Cristina while Jess was dating Stephen and enjoyed many happy times with her at the Tabak's house. Her beauty radiated from inside. She was a true fighter. Take comfort in knowing that the hole left in your hearts at her passing, is the piece that she took with her to heaven. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

With love,
Janet and Keith Wright

April 17, 2013

Michelle Ruiz

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal

There is love and strength in family

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

There is only one happiness in life -- to love and to be loved.

“Heaven is a place nearby"

Where there is love there is life.

No three words have greater power than I Love You.

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die

Let the memories survive

“Those we love don't go away, they live in our hearts every day."

The soul is eternal - love is immortal.

Like a rainbow, gone too soon, but never forgotten.

Thank you for being in my life as well as my mother and knows that she will miss you so much but that you will always be in our hearts and know you made a big impact not in just my life but my mothers life we love you Cristina and know that it was a pleasure meeting you in this life and know we will see you again in the better life ...may your family have peace and love and know that our prayers are with them love always...Michelle Ruiz and Evy

April 17, 2013

Amelia Tabak

A golden heart stopped beating this week and a new angel was borne into heaven. Everyone who knew and loved Cristina will forever remember her kindness, her capacity to love and her amazing spirit. She touched so many lives. She set an example for all of us on how to live and love. Cristina would not want us to grieve too long. She would prefer we rejoice in her rebirth. May she rest in peace.

April 17, 2013

Cristina, it is very hard for me to express my sorrow, you are the best friend anyone can hope for, I know you are at a better please now but I will always miss you, You still continue live on heart and prayers, Love always Deisy

April 17, 2013

Joanna

Cristina,
It is hard to believe that I will never again see your smile, hear your infectious laugh, or be on the receiving end of your gentle meddling. You seemed to have this uncanny ability to bring warmth and light with you every where you went; and although you are no longer with us physically, your spirit will live on. Memories of you will continue to inspire broad grins and good deeds from all of us who were fortunate enough to have experienced your unique combination of strength and grace. Those who have watched on in admiration as you fought so hard, for so long, with a smile held bravely on your lips and so much love in your heart. You will always stand for me as the definition of the best possible quality of human being; and we would all be better people if only we followed the example you set for us while you were here.


My prayers and deepest condolences to your children, family, and friends.

April 17, 2013

Becca Veillion

You are one of the most beautiful individual's I have ever had a chance to know. No matter what pain you were going through you always cared about everyone else. You had heart like no other. Knowing you for most of my life is a blessing I will always cherish with wonderful memories. I know you are looking down upon us all with our Heavenly Father to protect and watch over each of us. You may not be here in life but you are here in spirit to be all of our guardian angel.

And to Jessica, Vanessa and Felix, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I know words cannot express the heart ache you must be going through and if you ever need anything I know there are so many of us out here that will be there for you all.

God Bless and until we meet again.

April 17, 2013

Debbie Scibilia

I am so sorry to hear of Cristina's passing. I enjoyed working with her at Roosevelt. She had such a wonderful smile and a contagious laugh. I know she is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. No more pain, no more tears and just watching over her family who she loved so much.
Felix, Jessica, and Vanessa: May many wonderful memories help you through this sorrowful time.

April 17, 2013

Stephen Tabak

Mom, You were an amazing woman and an inspiration to all. When I first met your daughter I knew you were a special individual with a huge heart. I know you are no longer suffering and have already met my grandparents. It's never goodbye, but only see you later. Before you past you told me to take care of your daughter and I will continue to do so until the day I die. I love you mucho mucho always Mom #2.

April 17, 2013

vivian alcala

Cristina: My thoughts and Prayers to your Family. You have touched so many Hearts with your kindness. You will be terribly missed. You were an amazing Friend. Until we meet again. Vivian Alcala

April 17, 2013

Carmen Guerra

No words can describe the pain and sorrow we are feeling now. But, i will always remember your words and keep them close to my heart. This is not goodbye but till we are all together again in Glory. I will miss you everyday and will keep all of my promises till the end of my days . Thank you for beeing the best mother in law (#2 mommy) to Jeremy and to my the other boys too. Your love,faith, trust, wisdom, strenght, love for god and family was the best lesson anyone could have teach us and you did that for all of us. I love you forever and our grandchildrens will always know and love their Mimi as i promised to always keep your memories alive. RIP Cristy in Gods loving arms till we are together again someday.

April 17, 2013

Nancy Amador

Cristina Mi Prima, there are no words to express what a tremendous loss your passing brings to the family; for you truly were the meaning of what love for one another means. Anyone who ever knew you felt your love; what a beautiful testament to our Lord you were.

Felix, Jessica & Vanessa, there are no words to express the loss you are going through and for that my heart aches for each of you. Cherished memories will always keep your Mom alive in your hearts. Her loving angel wings embracing you will always remind you that she is always beside you.

Prima, until we're blessed again to be reunited, I will miss you dearly.

April 17, 2013

Dean and Susan Twiggs

We are both so sad that your positive presence has left this world. We are so HAPPY that you are no longer in pain. We both know you are now with your heavenly father~GOD. You will forever be in peace, love and good health. We have never seen anyone fight as hard and as long as you!! We pray now for Jessice, Vanessa, and Felix Jr.You will be missed but never forgotten!

April 17, 2013

Dean and Susan Twiggs

We are so sad that you are gone. We are so HAPPY that are not in pain any longer! So HAPPY you are with your heavenly father~GOD! We have never seen anyone fight for life as hard as you! You are a beautiful, loving person and always will be! Enjoy your new beautiful peaceful eternal life!

April 17, 2013

Melo Vasquez-Lavandeira

My precious prima you are and have always been much more for me than this, some how GOD will give me the strength to carry on for your kids and mine. You are already missed and there is an emptiness that can't be filled. The only good thing about you going home to be with GOD is that you are no longer in pain or suffering quietly. I Love you more than words can express. We will be together again. I thank GOD for you every time you come to mind.

April 17, 2013

Karen Penton

Cristina, You will be missed, but you will foever leave an in print upon our hearts. Our thoughts and prayer go out to the family. Cristina is one of the most beautiful people I have ever known and she was beautiful inside and out. I will miss that amazing smile. I am so happy that we all reconnected again. I will see you again my sweet friend :) You are in the arm of God now.. We Love Karen

April 17, 2013

Lynette Hernandez

Cristina may you rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family.

April 17, 2013

Felix Lopez III

My Dearest Mommy, I missed you the day you left, I miss you now and I will do so everyday until we meet again. Your grandchildren will always have you in their hearts, and their love will surpass "the moon and back." You were my first love.
"I'll Love you Forever,
I'll Like you for Always,
As Long as I'm Living,
My Mommy you'll be."
Until I am once again born into your arms. Your Son Forever

April 17, 2013

Jessica Tabak

Mommy, I miss you sooo much, I keep thinking you're going to be walking into the living room any minute. I know that you are in the presence of God and you are now at peace with no pain. You are an amazing mom, daughter, sister,aunt, and friend. I hope that I am at least half the person you are. Words will never be able to express the love I have for you. You will ALWAYS be missed but NEVER forgotten, we will carry you in our hearts and cherish every memory we shared. It keeps me at peace to know that we will have the best gaurdian angel our own mommy. This is not goodbye but until we meet again in glory. See you in my dreams!
Love you mucho mucho mucho!!!!!! xoxoxo

April 17, 2013

Elaine Fernandez-Rogers

Cristina, I will miss you dearly. You touched so many lives with your sprit of giving and caring. I enjoyed the years we worked together and know you are in a better place. May your family fill their hearts with memories of your joy, and spirit.

April 17, 2013

Cristina, you touched this world in more ways then you will ever know. You had a spirti and a gift of always helping others. I enjoyed the time I worked with you and seeing you recently at showers and shopping. You always looked so good inspight of being sick. I will miss you. May your family fill their hearts with many joyous memories of you. Elaine Fernandez Rogers

April 17, 2013

Raquel Nunez

I am so sorry for your loss, To Felix,Vanessa and Jessica my deepest condolences. I will always remember her smile and her sweetness. May God give you strength now more than ever.

April 17, 2013

Vanessa Guerra

Mommy,

Although my heart feels like it is breaking, I know that you are in a place with no more pain. You were not only my mommy but my best-friend. I wish that I had more time to spend with you, because there are so many things I still needed you for. But that's ok, because I will be with you again someday. This is not the end of the biggest love story of my life but a brief pause until we reunite under the warmth and love of Jesus Christ. I love you more than any words I could write.

Love you to the moon and back!!!!!!!!

Your daughter,
Vanessa

April 17, 2013

Alma Llorente

I will miss you terribly my friend, words can not describe what you meant to me. I know you are in heaven with all your loved ones and like you told me watching over me. Love you BFF.

April 17, 2013

Elaine Grosso

I was so saddened when my sister called to tell me her best friend passed away. Cristina was a part of our family, spending a lot of time at our house growing up. She will be missed very much, but she is now in the arms of our Father and will never suffer again. It is us who are left behind that suffer because we no longer have them here with us. But, one day we will all be together again when God calls us home. I love you Cristina!

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