In Loving Memory of Debbie Lopez and Peter Lopez A Tragic Loss in the Town of Poughkeepsie
The Town of Poughkeepsie is mourning after a heartbreaking tragedy that claimed the lives of Debbie Lopez, 55, and her husband Peter Lopez, 60. The loss of their lives has sent waves of sorrow through their neighborhood and among those who knew them, leaving many struggling to comprehend how such a devastating event could unfold behind closed doors.
According to Town of Poughkeepsie police, officers were called to the couple’s home on Homer Place Wednesday afternoon to conduct a welfare check. What they discovered inside was a scene no family or community should ever have to face. Debbie and Peter were found deceased in the foyer of their home. Authorities later confirmed the incident to be a murder-suicide.
Those close to the couple have shared photographs and memories with News 12, choosing to remember Debbie and Peter not by the tragedy that ended their lives, but by the moments that defined them. In the images, they are seen smiling, standing side by side—capturing a life shared, built on years of partnership, love, and shared history.
Debbie Lopez is remembered as a woman whose presence brought warmth to those around her. Friends describe her as kind-hearted and devoted, someone who valued family and connection. Peter Lopez, a husband and partner of many years, is remembered as a familiar face in the community, a man who, like his wife, leaves behind memories that cannot be erased by tragedy.
This loss has left neighbors shaken and searching for answers, a reminder that struggles often remain unseen. The tragedy underscores the importance of mental health awareness, community support, and checking in on one another—especially when someone may be silently carrying a heavy burden.
As the Town of Poughkeepsie grieves, thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of Debbie and Peter Lopez. Their deaths serve as a somber reminder of how fragile life can be, and how deeply one household’s sorrow can ripple through an entire community.
May Debbie and Peter be remembered for the lives they lived, the love they shared, and the memories that endure. In this time of grief, may their loved ones find strength, comfort, and healing, and may the community continue to come together in compassion and remembrance.