Riley Ann Lopez, born on September 1st, 2011, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 4th, 2024. A beacon of light and joy throughout her brief journey, her youthful laughter and kind soul touched those around her. Her strength despite adversity shone like a beacon, inspiring her peers and elders alike.

Riley is survived by her loving parents, Rochaun and Tony Lopez, her sisters Megan Emmert, Nicole Veraldi, Aimee Walton, and Katy Schmuck, her brothers Tony Lopez Jr. and Ryan Lopez, her brother-in-laws Tom Veraldi, Nijal Walton, and Jordan Schmuck, and sister-in-law Andrea Lopez.Her nieces and nephews, Aubriana, Estevan, Amara & Alaric Bravo, Emma & Noah Emmert, Eemia & Adam Walton, Claudia & Madison Veraldi, Aletheia & Luke Lopez, Draven Keltz, and Jasper Schmuck will all remember her fondly. She was also a beloved niece to numerous aunts and uncles, loving cousins, and a cherished granddaughter to Amelia and Fritz Stoppel and Mario Robledo Sr.

Riley was predeceased by her grandmother, Sharon Ribeira, grandfather, Richard Essi and her brother, Christopher Lopez.

Riley was a dedicated Girl Scouts and was known for her fondness for anything chocolate, Dutch Bro's Ninja Frost, and graphic novels. Her favourite music was of course Rachel Platten, singing, creating art, hiding her pocket zoo for people to find, and playing soccer.

Riley held special memories from her Adoption on February 6th 2019, her Make-A-Wish trip to Hawaii, & meeting her "Fight Song" idol Rachel Platten. Her favourite place to be was hanging out with her friends at school. Her favourite color, like her personality, was bright and cheerful orange.

Known for being kind, loving, silly, and positive, Riley's greatest lesson she imparted was to smile through every circumstance. As a natural peacekeeper, her legacy is one of love and kindness, touching the hearts and lives of all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on March 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Berrendos Middle School. 401 Chestnut Ave, Red Bluff CA 96080. We invite all who knew Riley to join us in celebrating the joy and light she brought into our lives. A short reception will follow in the school cafeteria.

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