Dolores Elsa Lopez September 5, 1941- October 30, 2020 Our mom, Dolores Elsa Lopez, also known as "Nana" to her granddaughters, passed away at home & joined our dad, George Lopez, in Heaven on Friday, October 30th. Dolores was born on September 5, 1941 to Clotilde & Frank Ledesma. Back in the 1940's she lived in the same neighborhood with her aunts, uncles & cousins and always talked about how great it was to live so close to family. While attending St. Rita's school she met the love of her life, George Lopez. They moved on to Saints & Cathedral where they attended school dances and George joined the "Lads" social group. On Cinco de Mayo of 1962, George & Dolores married and raised their four children- Lily, Donna, Virginia & Angel. They enjoyed family gatherings and summer vacations. No matter where they traveled, all trips led through Las Vegas. A native San Diegan who lived in Barrio Logan, North Park & Kensington, she was able to drive around San Diego without ever getting on the freeway. As kids she would take us on surface streets everywhere we needed to go. In 1986, Dolores began to experience aches & pains and was soon diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. This painful and debilitating disease robbed Dolores of many things but she never let it stop her. Dolores & George went on cruises, attended their granddaughters'- soccer games, cheerleading, school events, graduations, confirmations and always attended grandparents' day. They were avid travelers and took road trips across the USA. They would also do anything and everything for their cherished granddaughters- Marina, Erika, Maddie & Nikki. We are heartbroken by her passing. We take comfort in knowing she is at rest & with our dad dancing among the clouds. We choose to remember all the things she did to make us feel loved. She is gone from earth but she lives on in our memories and in all that we do. Our memories come in snippets, glances in time to remind us of the love that binds us. Camping trips & cooking in the skillet Packing up the motor home National Parks Watching Forensic files with Nana Arts & Crafts with the granddaughters Hair brushing and ponytails Watching her cook & transform ingredients into yummy meals Making us wash dishes and clean our rooms Decorating the house for all the holidays Refried beans made with bacon grease Lipstick & nail polish Sharing her addiction to soap operas with her granddaughters Holding my hand as we walked through the mall Lunch at the Woolworth's counter & splitting a BLT Bob's Big Boy lunches "Little Bird" Nana & Tata cheering on their cheerleaders @ Saints games Telling dad everything we bought was on sale Beauty salon hair washes & sitting under the dryer Sitting on Nana's lap and getting pushed in the wheelchair around the zoo The smell of perm solution Fresh flowers at Thanksgiving Christmas Garland archway The magic of her Nativity set Bunco parties with her friends Family rituals- tamale making, pumpkin carving, Easter baskets, Valentine family dinner A full sock basket Road trip snacks for dad & us Standing in line for Yosemite showers and the smell of Prell The taste of fideo, the smell of albondigas, the crunch of shredded beef & potato tacos Ceramic painting – spoon holder, vases, Christmas tree A cross above the door Family Dinners where all were welcome The jangle of her bracelets and shine from her rings The comforting hugs Salt & Pepper shakers Antique shopping and endless supply of knick knacks Caring for her granddaughters Her generosity The bubble gum jar in Nana's closet Back scratches & face tickles Christmas plates The "I love you's" How grateful we are to have so many things that make saying goodbye so hard. We love you mom!