Beverly Anne Lopez

Beverly Anne Lopez, 88, passed away on March 8th, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on August 6th, 1934, in Coalinga, California to Elsie and Archie Byles. As a child, Beverly grew up in Northern California. In 1955, she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where she met and married Toby Lopez and had six children. She later met George Garcia (Corky), the love of her life in 1973 and had George Jr. and Michelle. Soon after they moved to Benton UTU UTU Gwaiutu Paiute Indian Reservation. They had a ranch-style home and raised their kids along with many different animals. Beverly emobodied and embraced her Native American culture. In 1993, she was honored during National Women’s History Month as a “local Indian woman.” Throughout her years she worked on the reservation preparing meals and delivering them to the elders and other members on the reservation. She was known for her delicious beans, tortillas, and fry bread. If you were ever a guest in her home and she cooked for you, you would either eat what she made or wear it. If you don’t believe us, just ask Corky. In 1995, they moved back to Salt Lake City, Utah. Beverly got a job working at a nursing home as a dietary aid. When she retired, she took the responsibility to care for her many grandchildren that she loved dearly. She was a very involved grandma, from dropping off and picking up the grandkids from school to weekend sleepovers. She would attend all their extracurricular activities from soccer, softball, and the long hours of dance competitions. She acquired a puppy named Rocky from her grandson. Rocky ended up being her favorite grand puppy and he would never leave her side. When Beverly’s health started to decline her kids and grandchildren stepped in and showed her the same love and care that she had given them throughout the years. In her final days, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Beverly was a woman of nine lives as was the toughest Cookie we ever met. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by George Garcia “Corky”, and her children Lisa Jensen, Joe Lopez (Cindy), Janette Placencia (Jerry), Deneen Casillas (Robert), George Garcia Jr (Lisa), Michelle Davis (Aaron), and sister Mary Lambert. Along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her sons, Michael Byles, Daniel Max Lopez, Toby Lopez, and her Daughter Manette Mondragon. A celebration of life will be hosted for Beverly Anne Lopez on April 15th at 4pm @ Edison Street Events, 3331 South Edison Steer (145 East) Salt Lake City, Utah. The family would love for you to share any memories you have of her. The family would like to thank the University of Utah Hospital and the CNS Hospice care team. Along with the many friends and family that have reached out with their love and support. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Beverly Anne Lopez

August 6, 1934 - March 8, 2023