Lisa Lopez-Galzan via Facebook, Harrison Butker via Instagram
CV NEWS FEED // The family of Catholic mom Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan, who lost her life in a shooting at a Super Bowl Rally, is going to lay her to rest in a jersey donated by Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker, Lopez-Galvan’s favorite player.
On February 14 a shooting occurred at a Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally in Kansas City, injuring nearly two dozen, and killing Lopez-Galvan. She was a parishioner at a local Catholic Church, Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Parish.
According to local news outlet KSHB 41, Lopez-Galvan “was wearing a white Butker jersey” on the day of the shooting. Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker is a Catholic who often shares about his faith and pro-life views.
KSHB 41 reported, “A family member said it was her husband’s request to bury Lopez-Galvan in the jersey, but they were having trouble finding one, Butker’s representatives told KSHB 41.”
Butker learned of the request through social media and then donated a jersey to the family.
KSHB 41 quoted a heartfelt statement that Butker issued in light of the tragedy.
“My wife Isabelle and I are heartbroken by the murder of Lisa due to degenerate violence,” Butker stated. “Murder is a sin that cries out to God for vengeance and I pray the men involved in this tragedy will be brought to justice.”
“Hearing that she was a fan of my outspokenness for our shared Catholic Faith makes this even more personal,” Butker continued:
I am honored to provide a jersey to the family for her to wear. While the family is mourning their loss and grappling with their numerous injuries, I will continue to pray for their healing and the repose of Lisa’s soul.
Lopez-Galvan’s funeral will take place on February 23, and her burial will take place on February 24.
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, shared a statement with Catholic News Agency that his “prayers and deepest condolences go out to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan… We are surrounding her family with our love and support. She was a beloved member of our faith community.”
“Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with her family during this sorrowful time,” Naumann stated:
We take comfort in knowing that the resurrection of Our Lord is our consolation and are grateful for his promise of eternal life. We pray for the repose of her soul and healing, peace, and strength for her loved ones and our community.
