Emily Adeline (Rouse) Lopez

Emily Adeline (Rouse) Lopez

Emily Adeline (Rouse) Lopez, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at her family home in Sacramento, California. A woman of deep faith and enduring strength, Emily’s life was a testament to love, devotion and perseverance.

Born on July 29, 1931, Emily was educated at Beaver Dam School in Opportunity, Montana, and later graduated from Anaconda High School in Anaconda, Montana. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1952.

Emily dedicated herself to raising seven children as a full-time homemaker. Even amidst the demands of motherhood, she pursued work with determination and joy-selling Avon, Tupperware, and Crystal wares with such success that she earned a prize trip to England. Later, she worked for many years at office supply stores. The last one was Burkett’s office supply where her exceptional sales performance won her a trip to Hawaii.

Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. As a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Emily lived out the values of kindness, generosity, and humor that endeared her to all who knew her.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Dennis (Ruvi) Lopez, Kathy Lopez, Theresa Lopez, Richard (Linda) Lopez, Sheryl Casimir, and Diane (Tim) Harris; as well as 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Emily was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis G. Lopez; son Louis “Sonny” Lopez; brothers Donald, Roger, James, Doug, and Ralph Rouse; sister Patricia Rouse; and parents James F. Rouse and Mary K. (Solan) Rouse.

A Rosary and visitation will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7101 Verner Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA. A funeral Mass will follow on Friday, September 5 at 11 a.m., with burial at noon and a reception afterward at the funeral home’s reception hall.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.