Gladys E. (LaLa) Lopez, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on November 25, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Lucia Roman, of New York and the late Enrique Soto.

Gladys was the loving wife of Wilson P. Lopez, Sr. Gladys prided and dedicated herself to being the most nurturing loving and supportive mother, loving her children and grandchildren unconditionally.

Gladys was employed by Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 as a Job Trainer for well over 17 years. She was determined to make a difference in lives of her inner city student. She held an Associate's degree, enjoyed cooking, shopping, decorating, music and her family.

In addition to her husband, Gladys is survived by her five children, Wilson Lopez, Jr., husband of Rebecca of Landisville, Lance Lopez, companion of Hedda Bermudez of Lititz, Christopher Lopez of Lancaster, Kristina L. Lopez, companion of Neil Wilson of Lancaster, Teresa M. Lopez, companion of Antonio Harley of Lancaster, 9 grandchildren, Seantell Frisby, Elizabeth Bermudez, Christina Bermudez, Wilson Lopez III, Mya M. Swift, Jaden Lopez, Antonio S.G. Harley, Christopher Lopez Jr., Aliveah Gladylise Lopez, and one great grandson, Joseph Martinez.  Siblings, Luis Soto, Nelson Laraquente, Michelle Vega, Gloria Flores, Edwin and Ernie Soto, and Erik Castellano.  She was predeceased by her sister Olga Soto.

Family and friends will be received from 6-8pm on Wednesday, November 28 ^th , 2012 in the Chapel at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike and again Thursday November 29 ^th from 10-11am.  A Funeral Service will follow at 11AM. Interment will be in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory  717-560-5100