Esther C. Lopez Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Esther C. Lopez of Channahon, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 5, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maria Tapia (Adame) and Gilberto Tapia; her husband Martin M. Lopez; and her siblings, Bertha Tapia-Adame (late Juan), Lilia Tapia-Adame (late Crispin), Gilberto Tapia-Adame (late Blanca) and Christina Tapia-Adame.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth I. Lopez (Guadalupe), Jacqueline Procyk, James R. (Yolanda), Wayne (Carolina), Michael Lopez (Viviana) and Maya Pucel (Scott); and her siblings, Jesus Tapia-Adame (Anita), Celia Tapia-Adame and Guadalupe De La Cruz. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431). A prayer will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (416 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432).
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500, or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
