Lydia Lemons

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lydia Lemons, who departed from this world on August 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, integrity, and profound love for family and friends. As we come together to honor Lydia's memory, we reflect on a life that touched countless souls. Born on September 7, 1937 in Silver City, NM to Ramona Villalobos and Ruben Grado. Lydia met the love her life Juan Torres in 1977 and in union created a family and together they build a partnership with affection.
Lydia relished family gatherings, holidays, and simple moments spent together. Lydia was a nurture which extended to friends, neighbors, and even strangers-anyone who crossed Lydia's path felt her warmth and sincerity. In her younger days she always had this stoic and fierce look with her haircuts.
Lydia enjoyed doing her cross-word puzzles, painting her figurine statues, coloring, knitting and making her own pillows. Lydia was very crafty. She enjoyed spending time with her Great Grand-daughters Elena and Celina. She enjoyed her time with her Chihuahua Princess.
As we bid farewell to Lydia, we also celebrate the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind. Lydia taught us the importance of kindness, the strength found in perseverance, and the profound impact of a life well-lived. Though Lydia may no longer walk beside us, her light continues to shine in the memories we cherish and the lessons we carry forward.
She is survived by Gloria and Mike Apodaca, Michael Fernandez, and Christina Torres (Greg Lerma) all of Las Cruces. Her Grandchildren Gilbert Jr, Nick (Letty), Yvonne, Larry (Laurie), Vanessa, Chuy, Jocelyn (Evan), Mikey, Julissa, Angel, Cynthia, and Sammy. A Special Cousin Yolanda Sambrano. She had 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great grandson. A Brother Armando Villalobos who resides in Alabama and numerous nieces and nephews and family who she treated like her own grandkids. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Maria and Rita Torres. All of whom will continue to honor and uphold her memory.
Lydia is preceded in death by her husband Juan Torres. Her Mother Ramona Villalobos. Her Son Gilbert Villalobos and daughter Helen Lemons. Her Sisters Eudolia Arsola and Maria Antonia Trujillo and her brother Albert Villalobos. A special cousin Christina Sambrano.
A service to celebrate Lydia's remarkable life will be held at La Paz in Las Cruces, NM on August 16, 2025 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Family and friends are invited to gather, share stories, and find comfort in one another's company. The Rosary will follow at 3:00 pm with Pastor Theo.
Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we take solace in knowing that Lydia's spirit endures-in every act of kindness, every shared laugh, and every moment of love. May she rest in eternal peace, forever remembered and deeply missed. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lydia, please visit our Tree Store.