Events
Celebration of Life
Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108Saturday May 4, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The world is a little less fun, and a little less beautiful now that our mom, grandma, wife, daughter, sister and aunt Marilyn McArthur Lopez is gone. But we are all so grateful for having her beautiful spirit in our lives while she was here with us. She was gregarious, flamboyant, adventurous, creative, and had a zeal for life that was contagious. She had a smile that could light up any room. She was often the life of the party and was never afraid to dance, sing, and share her enthusiasm. There were so many times she made people smile when they thought they couldn’t. As her husband would say, Marilyn loved everybody, and everybody loved Marilyn.
Marilyn loved nature of all kinds, from mountains to deserts, and oceans to streams. She never ceased to wonder at the beauty of unique rocks and shells, and she never took the natural world for granted. On the day she died she spent the morning outside in the warm sunshine of Page Arizona, taking in the vast sky and fresh air. And even though she was so fond of sunshine and warmth, she appreciated the beauty of snow fall and loved Christmas. She was one of those people who was the first to decorate, and the last to take it all down. She loved caring for plants and animals-especially her little canine companions that traveled with her everywhere.
She loved music of all kinds, which she enjoyed while driving a semi-truck all over the country with her husband Oscar for 20 years. Before that, she spent many years waiting tables to help support her family. She was a hard worker, because she never did anything halfway. She put her whole heart into everything she did. She and her husband appreciated all that they were able to accomplish and experience together in their lives. They had many travels and adventures, making friends from all walks of life, and from all over the United States, Mexico, and even El Salvador.
She was blessed with her daughters Augusta and Dayna, their husbands, Erik and Dustin, and her grandkids Abigail, Sam, Lily, Daniel, and Lexi. As much as they loved her, her husband Oscar loved her even more. Married for almost 41 years, she was his other half in work, in travel, and in daily life. She loved her mother Barbara deeply, as well as her sisters Susan, DiAnn, LuAnn, Carolyn, and her brothers Ken and Ronnie.
A memorial Celebration of Life will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn at 2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT, on Saturday, May 4 from 2-4 PM.
Guestbook/Condolences
Sending condolences and love to Marilyn’s kids and grandkids. She was so very proud of them and loved them dearly. I will miss my sister and her enthusiasm for life. The pain of losing her is still fresh but I am comforted to know she is at peace
I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your happy memories outweigh the sadness you're feeling. I hope you find comfort in the love and support of those around you. Its hard to accept that my big Sister is gone, I do believe she is in good hands. I will miss my sister Marilyn everyday, until we meet again. I Love you.
I am deeply sorry for your loss, May the love of family and friends bring comfort and peace during this difficult time. Its still so hard to believe shes gone, I will miss my Big sister Marilyn. My Sister was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of many. I will miss her smile and her humor, she always made me laugh. Until we meet again Sis, I Love you, I Love you all.
Very sad to loose my dear Sister Marilyn. I loved her so very much and I treasure my life long memories of my little sister. Every time I think of her my hear swells and I get a smile on my face. She was definitely one of a kind and she made me laugh so much. As kids together she challenged me the most and she took the award for the most stubborn and determined. Despite our challenges growing up there was much love in our family and Marilyn was always showing her love and commmittment. Her and Oscar were so very cute to one another and her love for her daughters and grandchildren children was so very strong. I am so proud of her daughters and I send my love and prayers to Oscar, Augusta and Dayna’s family. We all lost a terrific and beautiful member of our family who will always live on her our hearts and memories.
Sending my condolences to Marilyn's husband Oscar, her kids and her grandkids, she loved you all. It's hard to believe she is gone, with deep sadness I will miss my big Sister so much. I know she is watching over all of us and I will see her again. Love you Sis!