Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 12:00 noon at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1100 Erie Street). Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be at St. Patrick’s Church on Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 pm (prayer vigil at 6:30 pm) and on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:45 am.
Memorial Suggestions
In memory of Lorenza, memorials to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church have been suggested.
Racine – Lorenza (nee: Lopez) Fuentes, age 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of her family, on Friday, October 21, 2022.
Lorenza was born in Laredo, Texas on September 5, 1927 to the late Jose Angel Lopez and Luz (nee: Malacara) Lopez. She came to Racine in 1950. With a profound work ethic, Lorenza was employed by JI Case Co. for over 27 years, retiring in 1991. While working at Case, she met a co-worker by the name of Roberto R. Fuentes. Their love blossomed and were united in marriage on June 5, 1971.
Lorenza was a longtime member of Cristo Rey Parish and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was also a member of the JI Case Local 180 and JI Case 20 Year Club. Among her interests, she enjoyed cooking; her favorite time was making tamales with her family during Christmas which she made a tradition. She also enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and going to church as she had strong faith.
Surviving are her loving husband of nearly 52 years, Deacon Roberto Fuentes; their children, Elma Ynocencio, Rene (Stella) Fuentes and Sonia (Joseph) Garner; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Francisco Lopez and Manuel (Sharon) Lopez; many nieces, nephews, cousins, church family & friends.
In addition to her parents, Lorenza was preceded in death by her brothers, Audon and Jose Lopez; and sisters, Domitila Lopez, Margarita Lopez and Julia Martinez, Sister-in-law Esther Lopez, Son-in-Law Ignacio Ynocencio Sr. and her Best Friend Juanita Pavia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 12:00 noon at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1100 Erie Street). Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be at St. Patrick’s Church on Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:45 am. In memory of Lorenza, memorials to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church have been suggested.
Teresa Padilla says
My prayers to Robert and family, May she rest in peace.
I thank you Lencha for your dedication to Cristo Rey and St. Patrick’s church. And most of all for your great faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dale & Debbie Street says
Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of Lorenza ,may God bless each and everyone. Our prayers are with all of you.
Florinda and Christopher Croson says
Our prayers to Robert Fuentes and family, R.I.P. Lencha our friend for many years, thank you so much for being there for me and family.
Carol Smith says
So sorry for your loss, Deacon Roberto! Hugs and prayers.
Mario & Shelley Molina says
Dear Bob , you and your family are in our thoughts and hope your cherished memories are giving you comfort. You have built a beautiful, loving family that you should be proud of. Your foundation will carry on your loving legacy in future generations. Thank you for being there for us during similar times.