Maria Serda Obituary
Lydia was the youngest sibling of ten children to the parents of Guillermo and Lucinda Santistevan.
Lydia was a devoted and loving mother, whose kindness, strength, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She married the love of her life, Carlos Serda and together they shared 64 wonderful years of marriage filled with dedication, partnership and unwavering love.
Lydia was a proud and lifelong Catholic and lived her faith with joyful conviction. She carried her faith not only in her words, but in the way she treated people with compassion, forgiveness and a heart open to everyone.
Those who knew Lydia remember her warm heart, her patience and the quiet grace with which she cared for those she loved. Her presence brought comfort, and her memory will continue to be a source of strength and inspiration to her family and friends.
Lydia had an extraordinary gift for humor. Lydia could deliver a witty remark with perfect timing. Lydia showed that joy is sacred too and that God's grace can live as much in a shared smile as in a quiet prayer.
Lydia is deeply missed by all who were blessed to be part of her life.
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Fred Romo
December 2, 2025
Today we remember not only the passing of a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, cousin and friend, but also the closing of a remarkable chapter in our family's story. Lydia was the last surviving sibling of ten -- my late mother's final companion from that generation and with her, an entire era of love, resilience and shared history now rests in our memories.
Her life carried the voices of all those she loved and through her, we remained connected to all of them. She embodied the strength, humor, and devotion that defined our family, and her presence reminded us of where we came from and who we are.
Though we grieve her loss, we also celebrate the countless gift of her life throughout so many years, the wisdom that she shared, and the love she gave so freely.
May her memory be a blessing, and may we honor her by carrying forward the values she lived - family, faith, love and kindness.
With deepest sympathy and enduring remembrance.
The Romo family - Fred, Irina and Sophia
Hector S Giron
December 2, 2025
Mr Serda and family.
Our condolences.
Mr and Mrs Hector S Giron
Bianca Serda-Jackson
December 1, 2025
Uncle Carlos and Family, my condolences go out to you all. In loving memory of a wonderful and sweet woman. I will love you and miss you always.
Julian Serda
December 1, 2025
Lydia´s kindness and sweet smile will forever remain ingrained in our memory. May she forever rest in peace.
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Cecilia Navarrete
November 30, 2025
Primo Carlos, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your beautiful and witty wife - Lydia. I pray that in time you are guided by Lydia´s spirit in finding solace and peace in your life. Love you mucho, Cecilia Navarrete y esposo Ron Beauchamp
Patrick and Rita Verdi
November 28, 2025
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss may God give you strength through this difficult time
Louise Lyon
November 27, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending our love to you all.
The Lyon family
Carolyn Gallegos
November 26, 2025
Tio Carlos and family, I am sorry to hear about Tia Lydia's passing. May she rest in peace. Carolyn Gallegos
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