Susan Lopez passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 5, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Susan was born on Oct. 30, 1960, in Winslow, to John A. Lopez and Jennie Susan Lopez.
Susan worked for Navajo County government for 25 years and enjoyed running an ice cream truck business in Winslow and Holbrook. She was also a talented cake and cookie decorator.
She is survived by her beloved mother, Jennie Lopez; daughter, Selena Lopez (Brian); brothers, Anthony Lopez and Steve Lopez (Ramona); sisters, Julia Gonzales (Gregory) and Christine Ledezma; her best friend and devoted caretaker, Linda Ortiz; and a special friend and father figure, Louie Ortiz.
Susan also leaves behind her godchildren, Gregory Gonzales II, Sabrina Chavez and Thomas Ledezma. She held close to her heart her nieces, Crystal Garcia, Andrea Gonzales, Ashley Hernandez, Natalee Hernandez, Bayah Lopez (her special dancer) and Marcia Romero; and nephews, Anthony Garcia and her extra-loving and caring nephew, Steffen Rogers, who helped care for her daily for the last six years.
She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Lopez, and her brothers, John Alex Lopez and Daniel Lopez.
Holy Rosary will be Recited at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, with Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow.
