Lidia del Carmen de Alvarez

“Seeing is believing.” For many, those words simply represent a motto. But for Lidia del Carmen de Alvarez, it summarized in every way who she was. She was modest, quiet and observant, taking in everything around her and always thinking before acting. She was a realist, someone who was efficient and practical in everything she did. She was a friendly person who truly cared about those around her.

As a child, she learned to be conscientious, responsible and punctual. These were all traits that she would carry with her throughout her life.

Love can’t be defined but must be experienced. That was so true for Lidia. She was totally committed to Miguel and maintained traditional ideals about marriage. It was as if Lidia naturally sensed her spouse’s needs, and accepted those feelings unconditionally. Although Lidia disliked conflict, she did not take flight from discord, but rather sought to preserve harmony even during the most trying times.

Lidia passed away on March 16, 2012 at Palmdale, California. She is survived by her husband Miguel, and a host of family and friends. Lidia was laid to rest in Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall, California.

It is said that some people can’t see the forest for the trees. Lidia was able to focus on each individual tree, tending to its needs, thus making the forest stronger as a whole. Lidia was a trustworthy, pragmatic and sympathetic person, the kind of woman to whom everyone was drawn. She was thorough and practical. Lidia de Alvarez was very literal with her words. You always knew where you stood with Lidia. She will be missed.