Linda Marie Lopez

On December 16th, 2024, Lynda Marie Lopez, an extraordinary person, beloved Mother, Sister, Wife, Nana, Auntie and friend, passed away peacefully at home.

Born on January 18, 1947 to Mary and James Ayala, Lynda was 7th generation Santa Barbaran, residing on the east side for most of her life. She attended Santa Barbara High School, Class of ’65 (Go Dons!) and worked for almost 40 years in housekeeping at Sansum Clinic, where she had great relationships with the Medical staff and her co-workers.

Lynda enjoyed crafting and many of her family and friends have her Christmas ornaments and angels on their trees each year. Though her hands couldn’t make more of these treasures in her later years, her creations live on in our holiday memories.

A kind person, Lynda had a ready smile for anyone who came into her home. She had a wicked side-eye, a gentle voice and a charming sense of humor. Her long brown hair framed her face perfectly and there was always a twinkle in her eye. She was very, very love.

Lynda is survived by her two children, John and Janette, three grandchildren, Sarah (Lorenzo), Andrew and Abby, and two great-granddaughters, and will be missed by countless other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tim, mother Mary, father James, siblings Connie, Jimmy and Eddie and step-father Raymond Bonetti. She is survived by her brother, Bob Bonetti.

The family would like to thank Julia Billington, MD and Scott Malone for professional relationships that went above and beyond, and her niece Leslie for all her help, care and love.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara on Friday January 3, 2025 at 11:30 am. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider.