Paula Lopez

Paula Lopez, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25,2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Harold Watkins, pastor of Freedom Fellowship, officiating.

Mrs. Lopez was born January 25, 1952 in San Angelo. Paula married Richard Lopez in 1977 and they resided together in San Angelo. Through their 45 years together they raised seven children. She is greeted in heaven by her parents, Pablo and Ernestina Hurtado; her siblings, Beto Hurtado, Gilbert Hurtado, Nolberto Hurtado, Joe Hurtado, twins Harry Hurtado, Jerry Hurtado, Pablo Hurtado, and Linda Lozano.

Paula served the Lord faithfully throughout her life. She started her life's work from the comfort of her home with her immediate family then later dedicated her life to becoming the founder of Women of Power ministries in San Angelo. She displayed her passion for this work on a daily basis with whomever she came across. She always opened her home and the ministry to those in need.

Paula had the amazing ability to see someone's true worth and see past any sins or troubles they may experience and would often guide them while showing grace.

Survivors include husband, Richard; her seven children, David Contreras, Angela L. Soto and husband Tino, Tina Vargas and husband Mike, Richard Lopez, Stephen Lopez, Rosemarie Lopez, and Sonia Guerrero; their special grandkids, Gabriel, James, and Chris Contreras, Dominick Briseno and wife Samantha, Desiree Salazar and husband Tony, Alex Fuentes, Elias, Yelena, Nikolai Sanchez, Mario and Benji Vargas; as well as 10 great grandchildren; and a special nephew, Severo Hogeda III; Paula is also survived by her two sisters, Mary Lopez and husband Luis, Irma Cantù; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.