Lydia married Ray Arciniega, and together they built a family that remained at the center of her life. She was the mother of two daughters, Catherine and Francine, and was widely cherished as a devoted mother and grandmother whose love was felt in steady, everyday ways.
She found joy in the Eastern Sierras and took pride in cooking, offering warmth and care through time spent together and meals shared. Above all, Lydia loved her family deeply and held them close throughout her life.
Lydia is survived by her daughters, Catherine Mejia and Francine Arciniega; her grandchildren, Meagan Ramirez, Melinda Mejia, Joseph Mejia, and Cody Arciniega; her great grandchildren, Delia Ramirez, Ione Ramirez, Gabriel Ramirez, and Mila Lydia Mejia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Arciniega and her parents, Aureliano and Reina Gonzalez.