Uvalde's Xavier Lopez: His smile would 'cheer anyone up'
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UVALDE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Xavier Lopez had a smile that lit up the room.
"He was funny, never serious and his smile," Felicha Martinez told the Washington Post. "That smile I will never forget. It would always cheer anyone up."
Xavier, 10, was among the 19 children and two teachers killed on May 24 when a gunman burst into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Xavier was remembered Tuesday at a funeral. More visitations, funerals and burials will continue through much of the month.
Xavier's cousin, Liza Garza, recalled his enthusiasm for life.
"He was just a loving ... little boy, just enjoying life, not knowing that this tragedy was going to happen," Garza said. "He was very bubbly, loved to dance with his brothers, his mom. This has just taken a toll on all of us."
Xavier loved playing on his baseball team, the Blue Jays. He was eager for summer so he could go swimming. Hours before the shooting, his mother took a photo of Xavier holding his honor roll certificate. She told the Post she didn't imagine it would be the last moment she would share with him.
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UVALDE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Xavier López tenía una sonrisa que iluminaba la habitación.
"Era divertido, nunca serio y su sonrisa", dijo Felicha Martínez al Washington Post. "Esa sonrisa que nunca olvidaré. Siempre animaría a cualquiera".
Xavier, de 10 años, estaba entre los 19 niños y dos maestros asesinados el 24 de mayo cuando un hombre armado irrumpió en la Escuela Primaria Robb en Uvalde, Texas. Xavier fue recordado el martes en un funeral. Continuarán más visitas, funerales y entierros durante gran parte del mes.
La prima de Xavier, Liza Garza, recordó su entusiasmo por la vida.
"Él era simplemente un niño cariñoso, simplemente disfrutando de la vida, sin saber que esta tragedia iba a suceder", dijo Garza. "Era muy animado, le encantaba bailar con sus hermanos, su madre. Esto nos ha pasado factura a todos".
A Xavier le encantaba jugar en su equipo de béisbol, los Blue Jays. Estaba ansioso por el verano para poder ir a nadar. Horas antes del tiroteo, su madre tomó una foto de Xavier sosteniendo su certificado del cuadro de honor. Ella le dijo al Post que no imaginaba que sería el último momento que compartiría con él.
