Esther Lopez, age 63, of Hammond, IN passed away Friday, May 7, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Richard R.; 4 sons, Christopher, Michael, Gabriel (Adrianne) and Nicholas Lopez; 6 grandchildren, C.J., Chrissa, Marissa, Alyssa, Jalyn and Gabriel II; 4 sisters; 3 brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 10 AM directly from Our Lady of Perpetual Church, 7132 Arizona Ave., Hammond, IN, with Rev. Charles A. Mosley officiating. Burial will follow at St. John/ St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, May 10, 2010 from 5-8 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN and Tuesday morning at the Church from 9:30 AM until time of services. Esther was a resident of this area for over 40 years and worked as a Head Start Teacher for the School City of Hammond. For information, call LaHayne Funeral Home at 219-845-3600 or visit www.lahaynefuneralhome.com.