February 6, 1943 - January 3, 2026
Claudine Lopez, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026.
Born to Edwin and Irene Stelzer on February 6th, 1943 in Lodi, CA, she graduated from Lodi High in 1960 and met the love of her life, Raymond Lopez the following year. They married June 6th, 1963, where she began her life’s passion of raising her two daughters, Pam and Debbie and being a terrific homemaker.
Claudine had a love for travel, wine tasting and cooking. Cruising was a favorite and Alaska being one she really enjoyed as well as the Caribbean. The last big trip was to Cuba with her husband and close friend which was a lifelong dream. Along with traveling and cooking and enjoying the beautiful California wineries for picnics, her biggest joy was her family. Especially her three granddaughters. She loved to spend time with her friends, neighbors and her cat, Tahoe.
She is survived by her husband of almost63 years, Raymond Lopez. Daughters Pam (Marcus) Omlin of Princeton, Tx and Debbie (Bill) Anderson of Lodi. She also leaves behind her three granddaughters. Erica and Erin Anderson of Lodi and Paige Omlin of Princeton, TX. She is survived by numerous cousins, niece’s and nephews and both brothers and sisters in law. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Claudine is preceded in death by both her parents, her younger brother, Curtis Stelzer and her daughter, Kristina Lopez.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lopez family.