Lydia R. Longoria

Lydia Ruiz Longoria was born on September 23, 1930, in Mission, Texas, to Lazaro Ruiz and Agapita Lopez Ruiz. After graduating from high school, she attended junior college and worked as an assistant auditor.

On August 9, 1953, Lydia married her beloved Juan Longoria, Jr., and together they embarked on a journey of love and family. They first settled in Houston, Texas, and shortly thereafter, moved to Brookside Village, where they resided for 65 years. A devoted wife and mother, Lydia took pride in her family, was an active PTA member during her children’s school years.

Lydia’s passions included quilting, gardening, sewing, singing in the church choir, and spending time at the beach, where she marveled at the ocean’s beauty and collected shells as mementos of her cherished moments. She was a loving grandmother who cherished every moment with her grandchildren—offering boundless love, guidance, and warmth. Her nurturing spirit and smile left an enduring impression on her family.

Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francisco Ruiz, her husband of 70 years Juan Longoria, Jr., and her grandson Juan Rene Longoria. She is survived by her children, Juan R. Longoria (Rose Linda), Yvonne Dolloff (Michel), Alonzo R. Longoria, and Denise O’Hehir. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Jason Dolloff, Christina Elliott (Travis), Garrett Dolloff (Sara), Victoria Longoria, and great-grandchildren Mason and Enzo Elliott, Kyah, Maverick, Oliver, and Augustus Dolloff.

Lydia passed peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly and supported her faithfully through her final years. Her warm smile, kindness, and love will be deeply missed. We find comfort in knowing she is now healed and at peace.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Pastor Joel Gutierrez and the caring members of Faith Center Church of Pearland for their love, support, hospital visits, and for sharing the comforting word of God during this time.

A visitation will be held at Forest Park East Funeral Home, located at 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX, 77598, on August 11, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

The funeral service will take place at the same venue on August 11, 2025, starting at 10:00 am.

A graveside service will follow at Forest Park East Funeral Home on August 11, 2025, at 11:00 am.