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Lopez Parra, C.M.F., Rev. Severino Rev. Severino 'Sevy' Lopez, C.M.F. died on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Father Lopez was born on September 9, 1918, in Lone Pine, CA. the son of the late Severino and Isabel (nee Parra) Lopez. Surviving brothers are Peter (Isabel) Lopez and Benjamin (Ofelia) Lopez and one sister, Carmen (William) Aquino; along with many nieces and nephews; the late brothers are Robert and Joseph Lopez and a late sister Charlotte Castro. In 1926 he moved with his family to South Chicago, where he became a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, made his first Communion there and served as an altar boy in his early years. He entered the Claretian seminary in California as a high school student; made his religious profession as a Claretian Missionary on July 16, 1937. He was ordained a priest on May 28, 1944. After ordination, his ministry work began and took him to Trenton, NJ, San Gabriel and Los Angeles, CA and San Antonio, TX, before returning to his home parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe as Pastor from 1952-1957 and again from 1964-1972. In between these assignments he did mission preaching in México, which he loved. Father Lopez served on the Claretian's Provincial Council of the Eastern Province from 1968-1972 and then as Treasurer from 1971-1974. He returned to parish ministry in 1977 at St. Mary of the Sorrows Parish in Fairfax, VA also serving as Campus Minister at George Mason University. In 1984, he did missionary work in Isabel, Guatemala. In 1985 Father Lopez returned to Chicago as Pastor of St. Paul's Parish in Chicago, IL before going to Stone Mountain, GA, where he was Associate Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish for 16 years. In his very active retirement years he enjoyed traveling, preaching missions and helping out in parishes. In his long and varied career as a Claretian priest, Fr. Lopez always followed a steadfast principle: "In my personal life, I have great trust in a loving and forgiving God, and in my relationship with others, I try to recognize and respect the dignity of every human being. The most satisfying part of my ministry was teaching the social doctrine of the Church to the benefit of those in need and the poor." He has left us a testimony of living that principle in his autobiography entitled 'El Poche'. Visitation on Friday, November 9 from 2:00-9:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 3200 E. 91st Street, Chicago, IL 60617 with a prayer service at 8:00pm. On Saturday, November 10 viewing from 8:30-10:00am until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery Hillside, IL. Memorials can be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish c/o The Claretian Missionaries at 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606; Elmwood Chapel Chicago, IL in charge of arrangement. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2012.

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Anita Chavez-Bustamante

August 22, 2013

Dear Father Lopez, As you 95th Birthday draws near Sept.9,2013. I want to wish you a Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven. The thought that my Daddy will give you a big Birthday hug from all of us is so comforting to me. We all miss your visits, you helped us all so much. Dios lo tenga en su Santa Gloria. La Familia Chavez

John M. Utz

November 18, 2012

He was a great inspiration to many younger Claretians. Enjoy your well deserved stay with the Lord. Help us prepare to join you.

Louis Chavez Jr

November 17, 2012

Dear Fr. Sevy, We Love You and we will miss you so much , but we know you are now very close with the Lord , My Dad Louie Sr , and Roy Bautista and Father McPolin in heaven. All who were together in the seminary . God Bless all of you , You made our lives so much better.We were blessed to have all of you with us. We miss you all very very much.

Joe Kotwicki

November 15, 2012

Father Sevy,

We were blessed to have you in our lives. You will be missed.

Chris Castro

November 10, 2012

I love you uncle Sevy, you will be missed by so many.

Tina Schmerbach

November 10, 2012

I love you so much, Uncle Sevy!

November 9, 2012

Thank you Fr. Sevy for your many years of service to the community as well as all the lives you touched. You will be truly missed. Descance en paz.

..with Phill (great nephew), Ann Marie (great niece), Bob & Tina (great niece), Baby Aren (great great Nephew)

Tina

November 9, 2012

...with Baby Aren (Great Great nephew)

Tina

November 9, 2012

...with Carol (niece)

Tina

November 9, 2012

...with Uncle Joe (nephew)

Tina

November 9, 2012

Aren's Baptism -- Sept, 22nd, 2012

Tina Schmerbach

November 9, 2012

I LOVE YOU, UNCLE SEVY!!

I feel so blessed that Aren was the last family member you were able to baptize. And even more blessed and proud to be able to call you, "Uncle!"
You touched thousands of Lives over your ninety-four years of life...and will be missed by SO SO MANY!

Go rest now, my AMAZING Uncle, go rest.. .

?, Tina, Aren, Carol, Phill, & Jeff

Fr. Kevin Kenney

November 9, 2012

Thanks Sevy for all you taught me! Descansa en paz!

November 9, 2012

Descanse en paz "El Poche" We lived on Burley and knew the family through Our church Our Lady of Guadalupe. I believe I speak for the Garcia family. El pesame a la familia, Claretiana y familia Lopez. Frances

Mary Rojas

November 9, 2012

My heart is heavy with the news of Our Father Lopez's passing. He was there as I grew up in South Chicago. And there when my parents passed away. He is a very special person. We will miss him. With Love and respect. The Garcia,Cornejo, and Rojas Families of South Chicago

Mickey & Dale Butcher

November 9, 2012

We are so saddened to hear that our beloved Sevy has gone home. He was a part of our family and loved by all of us. We have so many wonderful memories of times spent with him, and most of all, he was such a great Priest, serving all with his love and compassion. Now he has earned his much deserved eternal reward. Rest in Peace Dear Sevy.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt / Chicago Police Chaplain

November 9, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. In gratitude for his service to the Chicago Police Department, Fr. Severino will be remembered at the next Police Mass, offered this Sunday, 11 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home (1140 W. Jackson Blvd.) In the meantime, may his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! www.chicagoPCM.org / 312/738-7588

Mickey Butcher

November 8, 2012

Dear Carmen and all,

We were so saddened to hear of our darling Sevy's death. He was always so full of Spirit and enthusiasm, I guess we figured he would always be with us. We are sorry that we can't be there with you in Chicago, but will certainly be with you in prayer and in Spirit. Sevy was an amazing man and a wonderful Priest. He served our Lord well, and we know his reward will be great in Heaven, where hopefully he will watch over all of us who loved him so. May you find comfort in all the memories you have. One of my favorite is the picture I have of him, so handsome on his horse. It always makes me smile.

Much love,
Mickey and Dale Butcher
Stone Mountain, GA

EG

November 8, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 8, 2012

Rest in peace dear friend as you join Rev. Patrick McPolin in the Kingdom of Heaven

Debbie Jimenez

November 8, 2012

I will always remember Uncle Sevy as a soft spoken man. I always enjoyed our spiritual talks, he was always willing to help me with my questions regarding my faith. His knowledge wll remain in my heart forever. Until we meet again Uncle Sevy. I love you!

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