Sr. Esther Lopez, FMA, age 86, a native of Raymondville, TX, died peacefully August 13, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Lopez and Josefa Gonzalez and her seven brothers and five sisters. She is survived by a good number of nieces and nephews. Sr. Esther served the Lord and youth with great enthusiasm and joy. Among some of her ministries were: 7th and 8th grade math teacher, high school catechist, cafeteria manager, Moderator of Past Pupils, community and school treasurer, and designated driver. In her 58 years of religious life, she served in the following schools: San Fernando Cathedral School and St. John Bosco School in San Antonio, TX; Mary Help of Christians School in Laredo, TX; Villa Madonna School in Tampa, Florida; St. Mary Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA. When she could no longer teach due to her health, she lived at St. John Bosco School, where she maintained contact with the students and past pupils. She will be greatly missed by her community and all the Salesian Sisters. Sr. Esther was endearing to all those who approached her because she became interested in them, listening to them and with a serene smile, always left a word of encouragement for each one. FUNERAL SERVICES The visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2015 beginning at 4:00 p.m.at the Salesian Sisters' Provincial House, 6019 Buena Vista St. in San Antonio, TX with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Provincial House. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2 in San Antonio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John Bosco School Scholarship Fund, 5630 W. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78237.