Lola Hidalgo was a modest woman, quiet and observant in her ways. She was trustworthy and traditional in her approach to her life and in her relationships. She was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew her. She was also a woman who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything she undertook. Realistic about life, she was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.
Her parents were Pedro Morales and Maria Morales. Lola was raised in Los Angeles. She was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve her well throughout her life.
Growing up in the Hidalgo household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Lola was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and she was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Lola was raised with four siblings. She had two brothers, Beto and Jessie, and two sisters, Anita and Josephine. Lola was constantly involved in activities with her brothers and sisters. Lola and her siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Lola was always consistently loyal to her family.
Always considered to be a solid friend, Lola was fortunate to have numerous acquaintances and several very close friends during her life. Since she disliked making generalizations about people and preferred to draw her own conclusions based on direct observation, Lola was able to see beneath the surface of relationships and became a true friend to those who knew her. She was committed to her friends and valued the trust she placed in them. It was not uncommon for Lola to go beyond the call of duty for others, and friends frequently sought her out for advice because she had a knack for coming up with practical solutions to any type of dilemma. Later in life, she became friends with Mary Barboza and Diane Knoblock.
She took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it her total commitment.
Lola brought the same traditional values in her marriage to bear on how she raised her children. She was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in her dealings. She would always listen carefully and think things through before she acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Lola was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Lola was blessed with three children, Anthony, Lillian, and Eugene. They were also blessed with six grandchildren, Xavier, Alec, Christina, Robert, Anthony, and Michael.
Lola liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into her hobbies, where she was very methodical in how she organized her activities and categorized things. Since she enjoyed her private time, Lola always tried to allocate a specific time for working on her hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were watching the Dodgers. Lola was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.
Lola was a woman who was dedicated and devoted to her faith. She was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church for 37 years. She was a sympathetic woman who valued her beliefs and was willing to work tirelessly for them.
Lola enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Since she was an early starter and had a knack for planning everything, traveling with Lola appeared effortless. She enjoyed researching all of her examined options and applying cost-effective planning techniques. Plus, no matter where she traveled, Lola always had a back up plan at the ready, just in case. Favorite vacations included Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lola was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Lola’s favorites was Freckles, a Cocker Spaniel. They were best friends for 13 years. Her family was rounded out by her cats, Fluffy and Missy.
When Lola’s retirement finally arrived in 2004, she was well prepared. She always trusted and placed value in what was logical and in the things she knew, so she was very confident in planning her retirement. She had begun the process early and had her retirement all laid out well in advance. She stayed home in West Covina. Even in retirement, Lola continued to stay in touch with her old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. She was active in her new community and felt fulfilled.
Lola Hidalgo passed away on November 28, 2010 at Inter-Community Hospital in Covina, California. Lola passed away with her loves ones present. She is survived by her son Anthony, his wife Susan, daughter Lillian, and Son Eugene; her grandchildren Xavier, Alec, Christina, Robert, Anthony, Michael; her great grandchildren, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Lola was laid to rest in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Lola Hidalgo. She was committed to living the life of a good woman who was both practical and trustworthy. She was committed to the traditional values that she upheld her entire life. She committed herself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around her. Most of all, she was committed to those she knew and loved.
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