Lidia Y. Lara

Lidia Y. Lara obituary, Nashport, OH

Lidia Y. Lara

Lidia Lara Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Snouffer Funeral Home on Dec. 26, 2025.
Lidia Y. Lara 71 of Nashport passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. She was born September 9, 1954 in Lima Peru, a daughter of the late Alejandro Lecca and Julia Juarez.

Lidia held a Doctorate Degree in Dentistry in Peru. Love dancing and music as well as spending time with her family and friends. She was a fighter all throughout her life and fought the cancer that took her life to the very end.

Surviving is her daughter Giovanna Hicks and her husband Donald Hicks Jr.; four grandchildren Alexander Hicks, Nathan Hicks, Katie Hicks and Gabriella Hicks; Janice Mezones whom she thought of as a daughter; Best Friend Cecilia Mezones and her dog "Snow"; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Haydee Rivero, Yolanda Barrantes and Lillian Loo; her second husband Frank Lara and first husband Javier Nique.

Burial will take place in Peru at a later date.

Cremation care has been entrusted to the Snouffer Crematory. THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD, ZANESVILLE has the distinct honor of serving the Lara family. To send a note of condolence go to www.snoufferfuneralhome.com, find us on Facebook or call our caring staff at 740.450.8000

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