This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mpikboo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8615.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Following is the text of the obituary that appeared in the Grand Rapids Press on April 19, 2000: "Mrs. Rafaela Lopez, aged 90, precious child of Jesus, was called home Tuesday morning, April 18, 2000. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Policarpio Lopez, Sr., daughters, Racheal and Martha; sons, Samuel and Daniel; sons-in-law, Frank Rincones Sr., and Jose Hernandez; and three grandchildren. She is survived by her loving children, Sarah (Andres) Herrera, Cecilia Rincones, Elias Lopez, Ruben(Mary)Lopez, Julia Lopez, Policarpio Lopez Jr., a special family friend, Anita Ortego; 25 adoring grandchildren, 37 special great grandchildren; and 12 blessed great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday 11 am at the Oakdale United Methodist Church, Pastor Calvin Hill officiating. Committal will follow at Kent Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 7 to 9 pm and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sheldon Complex Senior Citizens Center. Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St SE. " Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.