Marissa Lopez still missing as sisters are buried. Please come home, Marissa Lopez. That’s the grief-stricken plea of the Prairie Village teenager’s family. They’ve broadcast their appeal since the 14-year-old disappeared Sept. 2. But there’s a new, compelling urgency.
Marissa’s two sisters, Terra Lopez, 18, and Desirae Lopez, 16, are dead. They were killed in an automobile accident on Halloween evening on their way home from Wichita, Kan.
Their bodies arrived at the Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa last Friday as relatives and friends gathered here to mourn. The sisters will be cremated and buried together.
Marissa would come right home if she knew about her sisters’ deaths, her family believes, and they’ve called upon everyone who might help get word to her, including relatives of Alberto Estrada, 21. Marissa is believed to have run away with Estrada, her boyfriend and a native of Veracruz, Mexico, who may have been in the United States illegally. State troopers processing the fatal crash scene on Interstate 35 near Williamsburg, Kan., last week noted an unusual detail in the wreckage. Taped to the cracked windows of Terra Lopez’s Chevrolet Camaro were mostly intact fliers soliciting information about Marissa’s whereabouts. Coupled with the ruins of Terra’s mangled car, the signs bearing Marissa’s picture starkly illustrate the heartbreaking and extraordinary misfortune that’s befallen the Lopez family. The combined images will haunt them. “Terra and Desirae never got to see Marissa again,” said John Lopez, Marissa’s father. Since learning of his daughters’ deaths from Kansas Highway Patrol troopers around 10 p.m. on Halloween, Lopez has dealt with one heartrending task after another. For now, the loving support of his son, his seven siblings and his friends sustains Lopez. Hope helps assuage the uncertainty and close the physical distance between him and his only surviving daughter. “I have to believe Marissa’s OK,” he said. And he wants her to know, “Marissa, you’re not in trouble. I love you, and more than anything, I want to make sure you’re safe. Please come home.” Marissa Lopez is listed as an endangered runaway by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
About me: Marissa "ran away" with a 21 yr old man on September 02. 2007. We have not heard from her or seen her since. Her sisters Terra and Desirae were killed in a car accident October 31st, 2007. Please help bring Marissa home. You can call any of the numbers listed below her description to report if you have seen her or Alberto. She may be going by the last name of Estrada which is Alberto's last name.
Who I'd like to meet: Endangered Runaway
MARISSA LOPEZ
DOB: Jun 11, 1993
Missing: Sep 2, 2007
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Eyes: Brown
Race: Biracial
Age Now: 14
Sex: Female
Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)
Hair: Brown
Missing From:
PRAIRIE VILLAGE
KS
United States
Marissa may be in the company of an adult male by the name of Alberto Estrada. They may have traveled to Mexico City Mexico, Vera Cruz Mexico or even parts of Texas, North Carolina, Kansas and Missouri. Marissa is Biracial. She is White and Hispanic.
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)
Prairie Village Police Department (Kansas) 1-913-642-5151
John Lopez 913-514-4185
Johnny Lopez 913-221-6342
Jeff or Lesa Stivers 907-745-7338 // 907-715-8983
MyHotCommentsIt's been awhile, just wanted to let you know I continue to pray for you the family and most of all for Marissa safe return home. I haven't forgotten you all. Hang in there and keep the faith. Love Texas:)
Hi, first of all I just want to say, "I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one's." I can't even imagine what you must be going through. I want you to know you are in my prayer's, and I will try to help you as much as I can. Wishing you the only best, and the safe return of Marissa...you guy's are in my thought's and prayers. Love you, Deanna...aka...Neondiamonds.
MyHotCommentsThe holidays are upon us and I am sure it's really hard on you not having Marissa. Don't give up on hope. I am sure the last thing you need is all the Christmas cheer. I can relate to your pain, for I too have lost a loved one near the holidays (grandson). Know that I send you many prayers and love. I wish a miracle would come your way. God bless you and yours. Love from Texas:)
MyHotComments Morning, just wanted you and yours to know that I am thinking of you all today. I can honestly say I know what you are feeling. My heart goes out to you. Stay strong and true. I pray that Melissa too will find her way home to you soon. Your beautiful girls are now her guardian angels. Don't give up hope. LOL
