Emma Diaz Lopez of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on September 10, 2026 at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home at the age of 77.

Emma Diaz Lopez was born in Nueces County, Texas to Florencio Sanchez and Guadalupe Rivera (Sanchez) on August 26, 1949. The family shortly moved to Durango, Mexico, where she would attend school there until middle school.

She would return to the United States in 1995, and would make her home in Blackwell. She would work for Tyson Food Packaging for over a decade, until her retirement.

Emma was an avid walker, and could be seen regularly around town. She loved to thrift around, collecting trinkets from the various local stores. She also loved to cook — she made some of the best tamales.

She we preceded in death by her parents, Florencio and Guadalupe Sanchez.

She is survived by her two sisters and one brother; three sons, and two girls; lots of grandkids and great grandkids; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Public Visitation will be held Monday, September 14, 2026, at Roberts and Son Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 6:30 PM. Afterwards, there will be a Rosary Service held in the Roberts Memorial Chapel at 6:30 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with Father Balaswamy Bathini officiating. Burial to follow in the Blackwell Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Jaun Diaz, Mario Diaz, Marcelino Diaz, Ezequiel Hernandez, Luis Hernandez, and Alejandro Hernandez.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emma’s honor to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blackwell.