Elizabeth Lacuesta Lopez's Obituary
Elizabeth Lopez Obituary
Elizabeth Lacuesta Lopez, 63, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii was called home to heaven on September 23, 2021. Born on November 29, 1957 in Waialua, Hawaii to Andres and Rosaline (Ilaban) Lacuesta. Elizabeth, lovingly known as "Lisa", is survived by her devoted husband, Ernest K. Lopez, Jr.; stepson, Ernest K. Apple and two grandchildren. Lisa is also survived by her sisters, Terry Basuel, Patricia (Thomas) Okino, and Mary (Mark) Andros, and her nieces and nephews. Due to current restrictions, Lisa's Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a future date.
Tribute to Auntie Lisa:
Auntie Lisa was born Elizabeth “Lisa” Lacuesta in Waialua, Hawaii to Andres and Rosalina Lacuesta on November 29, 1957. Auntie Lisa was a part of four sisters or better known as the “Lacuesta Girls” who shared a modest plantation style home. Each sister was given a nickname which has carried over to this day. Terry Basuel is “Big Sis” even though she is the smallest in stature, Patricia Okino is “Middle Sis or Mid”, Mary Andros is “Sis” and Lisa was just known as that.
Auntie Lisa and Auntie Mary were partners in crime growing up in the Waialua neighborhoods. When the sugar mill “pau hana” whistle blew, both sisters ran home in anticipation of Grandpa returning from his welding job.
A graduate of Waialua High School, Auntie Lisa had a career working as an administrator for several construction companies and as a tax preparer.
In 1987, she married Ernest K Lopez aka “Uncle Enoka”. They lived happily in Ewa Beach and were parents of countless cats over the years. Auntie Lisa took care of the household and would frequent the Times Supermarket Deli Kitchen to buy Uncle his favorite foods with extra gravy on the rice and mac salad.
Auntie Lisa was an integral part of our lives growing up. She was always there for us no matter what time of day or night, season, or year. She was a pillar who was always there for us during our highs and lows, for small occasions and milestones like graduations, weddings and births. Even when we all moved away, started a new life with our own families, Auntie Lisa was always there for us. We all rest assured that the visits back home to the islands would be special with time spent together, laughing, eating and after eating thinking about where we were going to eat next.
Auntie Lisa always said, “I will pick you up from the airport but I will not drop you off.” She was not a fan of saying goodbyes. I guess, we too, are not ready to say goodbye as she is so missed that we still cannot wrap our minds and hearts around the fact that she is in heaven with our grandparents and many family members and friends.
It is because of her love and giving heart for us that she set the bar high as an example of what an “auntie” should be. We can all take lessons and aspire to be that special “auntie or uncle” to the next generation of nieces, nephews and extended ohana. She was the second mom to us and we are all truly blessed for God’s gift of Auntie Lisa.
We thank Auntie Lisa for her unconditional love and giving heart over the years. As difficult as this is, we are comforted in the kindness and goodness that she brought to our lives. We are comforted in the hope that we will see her again.
We love you, Auntie Lisa. Please watch over the family and continue to bless us from afar.
Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Waianae (85-786 Old Government Rd., Waianae, HI 96792). Visitation begins at 9:30 am and Mass at 10:00 am. Lunch to follow.
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