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Lydia Martinez Obituary
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was a stay-at-home mom who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Lydia is survived by her husband, Daniel Archuleta; children, Alex (Sunshine) Mendoza, Monique (Jesse) Gallardo, Alysia (Jacob) Vigil, Latisha and Josh Archuleta; 14 grandchildren; siblings, Billie, Dawn, David, Loretta (Mike) Jensen and many extended family members. Preceded in death by her parents, Aldoro and Arlene Martinez.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29th, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. with a viewing Monday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
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for Lydia Martinez
Sunshine & Alex Mendoza
November 18, 2020
We wish you was here with all of us 9 years later and still feels like yesterday we are so blessed for the time we had together love and miss you so much till we meet again love your MENDOZA family
December 19, 2011
I don't. Think well ever stop hurting. From the pain but I hope we will all be reunighted my prayers go to every one
Sunshine Mendoza
December 18, 2011
It's already been a month I love you and miss you soo much!!!!!
Alysia Vigil
December 18, 2011
Mommy u been gone for 1 month :(( I can't believe it went by this fast I love u && I miss u sooooo much mommy...
monique gallardo
December 17, 2011
Miss u mom alot..*_*;
Sunshine Mendoza
December 16, 2011
I MISS U SOO MUCH ...
Sunshine Mendoza
December 15, 2011
My grandpa just died and all I can think about was you and how you are and feel I miss you so much I love you so much.......
Alysia Vigil
December 14, 2011
Mommy I'm goin krazy without you :(( I still can't believe your gone I love you && miss you sooooooo much mommy...
ur daughter monique gallardo
December 13, 2011
Missing u !! I love u..mom..
sunshine mendoza
December 11, 2011
i miss you soo much i miss the long talks it's so hard with out you i wish we could just talk one more time :(
Rachel Montes
December 10, 2011
Hey cuz, so we was watching tv and I was reminded of that time you took me with you to the jail to visit Daniel and I was talking to that woman you went to school with and she kept telling me about when she was in 288...and I kept thinking wow i didnt know women was in 288. Then we went in the elevator and you told me she was really a he! I shared that with my mom and we was laughing! Love you. My mom misses you dearly.
alysia vigil
December 8, 2011
mommy i love you && miss you sooo much i can't believe your gone it hit me bad i don't know what to do without you...... =((
sunshine mendoza
December 5, 2011
I love you and miss you soo much !!!!!!!
monique gallardo
December 5, 2011
Seems like a dream ..never thought u would leave so soon ;( I miss u a lot mom..I love u..
ur daughter monique gallardo
December 4, 2011
I love u mom and miss u ..;(
sunshine mendoza
December 2, 2011
today i took your son to the hospital and i found myself calling you to tell you .all i did was crying just thinking about that day how i was holding your hand i love you and i miss you soo much !!!!!!!
monique gallardo
November 30, 2011
i light this candle 2 show u ur always on my mind!!!!!!!!!! love u mommy!!
monique gallardo
November 30, 2011
hey mom if feel so empty with out u !!i love n miss u sooooo much !! u always new wht 2 say !! whn times where good r bad !! i love u mom until meet again.. love ur daughter mo:(
Lupina Ortega
November 29, 2011
Lydia was an elementary school friend. I remember her well and she was always really nice. In reading her guest book, she is well loved. I am sorry for your loss.
God bless you all.
sunshine mendoza
November 29, 2011
today was the hardest day of my life.It fills like a dream.We love you we will always tell the kids about you they will never for get about you help us stay strong. we will be thinking about you everyday.
lucy navarro denasuazo darnell crawford
November 29, 2011
just found out about lyd, i'm so very sorry for yr lose and the pain u all must be suffering, i have lots good memory's with the famila,remember when andre ran into the glass cabinet! we all send our love & prayer's .
Joe and Tami Archuleta
November 29, 2011
Dear Daniel and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. " When somebody you adore becomes a memory, those memories become a priceless gift".
Take care...may the Angels stay near!
sunshine mendoza
November 29, 2011
Its so hard to say good bye. One more big day lydia help us get though it. we love you and miss you alot........
l-dene zamora
November 28, 2011
If tears could build a staircase, and memories a lane. Id walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. -author unknown-
My heart goes out to each of you kids, Chris, mo, lysh i wish i could tell you the pain will go away or get easier, but she was your mom! I think you will always miss her you just learn to live with the pain. Some days are a little easier and some days are just harder. I am so sorry to each of you. My deepest sympathy to you and your whole family...big hugs from bubba
Dolores & Erik Gallardo
November 28, 2011
LISYA I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU N YOUR FAMLIY THROUGH THIS HARD TIME....
Glen Rael
November 28, 2011
may gods love be with you. Glen , kathy ,Angel & Glen jr Rael
Kathy Rael
November 28, 2011
Daniel we are so sorry to hear about Lydia you both are such good people our hearts go out to you and your family
Kathy & Glenn Rael
Sharon Armijo
November 28, 2011
To Danneil,
and family I wish there would be a easy way to get through this hard and sad time but time will only heal just try and be strong and be there for each other stay close and always cherish the times you had with your mom ,wife ,grandma,sister, friend,
she was a wonderful lady she always had a smile and was always there to listen. We will all miss you Lydia
God Bless all of the family and freinds
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers say hello to " pete " for all of us Rest in peace just know that she will always be watching over all of you I am thankful I got to know her
Paul Gabaldon
November 28, 2011
Hang in there danielson we will all miss her
SUNSHINE MENDOZA
November 28, 2011
Today is a big day i hope we can do it we miss you so much help us make it today.
sandra terrance vargas an wilkins
November 27, 2011
Where very sorry. To here about the sad news are tears and love go out to Lydia and family we will miss her very much with love and respect.
Flora and family mendoza
November 27, 2011
my prayers and thoughts go out to all you sorry for your loss ihave my own memories with lydia as my aunt she was a loving and caring aunt to all us kids while growing up. iwish you all the best iwas will always love and miss lydia i love you and miss you tia never forgotten always loved.
ur daughter monique mendoza
November 27, 2011
Rip mom..I love u n miss u..;(
Brad & Janet Salters
November 26, 2011
Daniel and family,
We are sorry for your loss. We are happy we were able to visit with you recently when we came to town. Just know that she is in a better place now and she is watching over all of you. May God bless you and your family.
Carisa and family
November 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very hard time! I know how hard it is to lose someone you love so much and that means the world to you! Lydia will be very missed!
monique~jesse gallardo
November 26, 2011
Mom..I miss u a lot right about now..I'm trying to stay strong mom..never thought this day would come .u held on 4 awhile they said..I ask my self was there some thing we could of done 4 u stay longer..it plays over n over n over agin...how could u leave us..I'm I being selfish..but thinking n thinking n thinking..to myself..u was tired of the pain n sickness..;( I love u mom..( Jesse ..lydia I love u .n don't worry I'm going to take care of my girls..)
JULIE SEGURA
November 26, 2011
where do i start there is no way to really express your sadness of someone that you almost grew up with when are kids were Little they would always be at each others house.and me and you got close and i got the privilege of meeting you then and ever since that me and you would meet again when Danielle wonted you and Daniel to meet her first daughter. and of course all the time at the store.my entire family wont to just say that we will miss you and your warm smile i can still see in my memories.Daniel and kids my prayers go out to you all god be with you know and always.Bill Julie Sarah Matt Danielle
Alysia Jacob Baby Jacob && Dad
November 26, 2011
I LOVE YOU && I MISS YOU SOO MUCH MOMMY =( I MISS OUR TALKS WE HAD ALL DAY LONG =( IT'S SOO HARD TO NOT HEAR YOUR VOICE ANYMORE I KNOW YOUR WATCHIN DOWN ON ME && MY BABY BOY && MY DAD I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR GONE I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE && I KNOW YOU'D WANT ME TO TAKE CARE OF MY BABY BOY YOU WAS MY ROAD DOG YOU DID EVERYTHING WITH ME YOU NEVER TOLD ME NO UP UNTIL THE DAY YOU LEFT US YOU DID EVERYTHING WITH ME IMA MISS IT ALL MOMMY YOU WERE THE BEST MOTHER ANYONE COULD HAVE BUT I KNOW YOU WERE IN SO MUCH PAIN && I KNOW NOW YOUR WITH MY GRAMA && GRANPA WATCHIN DOWN ON ME && MY LIDDO MAN WERE GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH I AM SITTIN HERE WITH MY DAD MONIQUE && THE KIDS WE BEEN SPENDING EVERYDAY WITH EACHOTHER && IT'S MAKIN US STRONGER WE SIT && TALK ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WITH YOU MOMMY I LOVE YOU && MISS YOU SOO MUCH MOMMY REST IN PARADISE...
Terrill Jessee Hernandez
November 26, 2011
I love you lee and you've always been the light of many life's and I won't say goodbye just save me a seat like I'm saving the last dance you are the best mom wife grandma sister aunt and my best friend forever L.T
.D.will live on my whole life's memeries have been with you Danneil and our kids then came our grandkids and dam we still tore up the dance floor and I guess your taking us to the next level "lee the two of us have made a pact we both know what we were looking for "just look over your shoulder ill be there ..love you lee rest in peace and know in your heart I'll miss you and you forever will be with me love your cousin and swisted sister, forever,..terrill
Tim Alires
November 25, 2011
I've known you and Daniel for a lot of years. I am sorry to see that you had to go at such a young age.You have crossed over into the Holy life, you are now a guardian angel that will be looking over your children and grand children. All of us who have lost a loved one we know time will heal our pain and suffering. God Bless Daniel and your children and grand-children. May the perpetual light shine upon you.
Tim,Shauntell Alires.
evangelina mendoza
November 25, 2011
hey grandma i just wanted to say hi and i miss you i wish you where here because you where always here when i needed you and now you are in a better place r.i.p love you
Barbara Herrera
November 25, 2011
Hey Lyd, its me Aunt Barbara I wanted you to know that me and Uncle Leo will miss your phone calls. You never missed our birthdays, mothers day or fathers day. You just called unlce Leo for his birthday and that meant so much to him. You will be missed soo sooo much. Iwill miss telling you "tell them to shut up so I can hear you". With all my love to my neices, nephew, great neices and great nephews, and to Daniel, our condolences. We will miss you Lydia, especially on our birthdays, you calling us just say "happy birthday I love you"! Until we meet again in Heaven we love you!
CONNIE HERRERA
November 25, 2011
Lydia: i know your Suffering & struggleing with Pain is Finally over, And i know your in a better place Reunited with Your Parents, Surrounded by the (HEAVENLY ANGELS) R.I.P. LYDIA. Still Hard to believe Ur Gone!! THank u 4 being There 4 joe When Times were hard back in the days!! Gona miss You Homegirl :-(
sunshine mendoza
November 25, 2011
lydia (mom) i am so proud to say i had you in my life for the last 16 years. i am so happy that i had that last day with you to touch you and talk to you.you mean the world to me i never thought this would come but now i know you was ready so i will take care of the kids and daniel like i told you that day. i will be thinking about 24/7 love sunshine mendoza.
SUNSHINE MENDOZA
November 25, 2011
We love and miss you alot you mean the world to us........
stephanie jensen
November 24, 2011
Hey aunt lydia i wanna tell u how much I miss u and wish u was still here I remember I could call and talk to u about anything and u would always listen to all my stories u would be the first one to say let's go handle that LOL u was always ready roll :) I still can't believe this day came its still a shock I got so many good memories with u and i will always keep them in my heart I love u so much aunt lydia i will see u again someday
November 24, 2011
To my sister inlaw lydia she was a very special person you are goin to be missed very much i know you are watching over us so if are would u tell my grandpa hi for me he liked u very much rip sleep with the angels love u always mike jensen
Ilove you and miss you alot you was like my mom for the last 16 years you mean the world to me I will never stop thinking about you.....
SUNSHINE MENDOZA
November 24, 2011
Jesus Gonzalez
November 24, 2011
I'm speechless. you will be truly miss. You was always welcome and never quick to judge. You will be truly miss I can hear your voice. You would say you and big head need to calm down. R.I.P
sunshine mendoza
November 24, 2011
Angel Ortiz
November 24, 2011
Im so sorry for daniel and the kids loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.. Lydia we have been friends for such along time and you have been such an amazing friend an person i love you more then words can express
Anna/Anthony Archuleta
November 24, 2011
We were so deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful lady. We will truly miss you with very much love and respect. We knw you will always be watching over your kids and grandkids. Rest in Peace you will always be in are thoughts and prays
etana cee
November 24, 2011
Rest in Peace. Love you prima. We'll all miss u everyday as u look Down..
santana montes
November 24, 2011
love you aunt lyd and miss u so much.. ill always remember u and our dance at smileys wedding its hard without u much love aunt lyd and condolences to the family
Mele white
November 24, 2011
Lydia you where a wonderful women always caring you will be missed very much may you rest in peace
Abel Castillo
November 24, 2011
aunt lydia i love you and im gonna miss you!!!!
alexandria mendoza
November 24, 2011
i just want to say you was all ways so welcome to me an my sister thank you for that you will be missed r.i.p lydia
mikell jensen
November 24, 2011
She was a wonderful lady I love and miss u ill never 4 get u aunt lydia!!!
ur daughter monique gallardo
November 24, 2011
mom i love u ..missing u a lot right now..*_*;
ashley Martinez
November 24, 2011
Rest in Peace aunt Lydia... boy am I going to miss you soo much and those late at night conversations we had!!!! you were the best aunt anyone could ever have!!! Love always Ashley & Elias Batalla
Kika & Sadoc Gallardo
November 24, 2011
May your sweet soul RIP Lydia. You were an amazing woman & mother to your kids. You'll truly be missed.
God bless all of you during this rough time..
Destiny Archuleta
November 24, 2011
R.I.P. Tia lydia yo will be greatly missed, but always will be love my many.
Love your niece,
latisha archuleta
November 24, 2011
We Love You Grandma Lydia and we will cherish all the moments we had together. We appreciate all the talks and time we had together, and I know you'll be watching down over all of us. We all Love you and will miss you dearly. Love Always, Latisha, Danny, Adaliz, Aniciela
alex aka chris mendoza
November 24, 2011
dear mom! just wanted to say i would have never thought this day would come but im here sitting down just thinking of u. yesterday was a good day for me i got to see u again & do a lil arts & crafts with u. for thoughs who would like to know me,my wife & 2 sisters monique & alysia molded my moms hands it helped me inside & out spending thoughs moments with her. what ide give to here your voice agian, to see u smile, to see u sitting on the end of the coach smileing when we come in i love you mom intel we meet again. happy thanksgiving.much love & respekts your 1 & only son
cheany shiflett
November 24, 2011
No words can be said to ease your pain on your loss stay strong and know you'll meet again.. a very wonderful and caring mother and best friend may she rest in peace now... My condolences go out to her kids and family..
Dawn Martinez
November 24, 2011
To my loving sister who is now resting in peace with my mother and father in heaven, you were the most caring loving person that anyone could know and i love you. I will miss you until the day we meet in heaven, ill see you when i get there.. love your big sis.
Rachel Montes
November 24, 2011
No words can ever comfort you all for your loss, the loss of a great mother, a best friend, a strong woman, a big sister a little sister the list can on about her. She is no longer in pain, she is back in the arms of her parents. Love you all and we are here for you guys. Loretta I know you not only lost your sister but your best friend. Much love for everyone I'm sorry she had to go.
loretta martinez
November 24, 2011
to my dear sister and best friend we loved you so much know one could ever compare to you u were one of a kind im going to miss ur phone call every morrning i knw you had go and be with mom and dad you are going to be greatly missed love you loretta mike and david
Nancy Alires
November 24, 2011
To the Martinez Family, it is with great sadness, I send my love and prayers to your family, may you find peace and strength in the days ahead, may the peace and comfort of the Lord be with all of you during this difficult time.
SUNSHINE MENDOZA
November 24, 2011
I LOVE YOU LYDIA (MOM) I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH I WILL ALWAYS BE THINKING ABOUT YOU.... LOVE SUNSHINE MENDOZA
November 24, 2011
I AM SO VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE FREE OF ANY PAIN OR SORROW. I KNOW SHE LOVED EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, SHE WAS A GOOD WOMAN. AND ALWAYS KEEP HER CLOSE IN YOUR HEARTS FOR SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER YOU!AND MAY YOU FIND PEACE KNOWING YOULL REUNITE WITH HER ONE DAY.GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.I SHALL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS ...BEVERLY MARTINEZ
Monique Jesse Angelina Nena & Lyiza Gallardo
November 24, 2011
I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU ALOT MOM I KNOW RITE NOW THINGS ARE HARD FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND Y YOU LEFT ME BUT I KNOW I HAVE TO STAY STRONG FOR MY GIRLS KUZ I KNOW THAT'S WHAT YOU WOULD OF WANTED... REST IN PARADISE MOM I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU SOO MUCH....
Alysia Jacob & Baby Jacob Vigil
November 24, 2011
I LOVE YOU && MISS YOU SOO MUCH MOMMY YOU WERE THE BEST EVER I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR REALLY GONE BUT I KNOW YOUR WATCHIN DOWN ON ME HOPIN I'LL DO EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANTED ME TO DO && I PROMISE I'LL DO IT MOM ME && MY BABY BOY ARE GONNA MISS YOU LIKE KRAZY BUT I PROMISE YOU HE'LL KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU I'LL NEVER GO A DAY WITHOUT TELLIN HIM WHAT A WONDERFUL GRANDMA YOU WERE MOM!!! REST IN PARADISE MOMMY I LOVE YOU && MISS YOU SOO MUCH.... && DON'T WORRY ABOUT MY DAD I'M TAKIN CARE OF HIM && YOUR GONNA BE WITH US ALWAYS... MY DAD LOVES YOU && MISSES YOU LIKE KRAZY MOM BUT HE'S GONNA BE STRONG FOR US && ALL OUR BABIES...
Mandee
November 24, 2011
My heart goes out to you Ashley n Stephanie sorry for ur loss, my prayers are with ur family, keep ur head up
Rachel Montes
November 24, 2011
Hey cuz, I'm glad that I could call you my family. My sister wants you to know she loves you and will miss you! I love you and will miss you. I'm glad you came to church and that you received the Lord, as your Saviour. Tell aunt arkie and uncle dodo that I love them! Until we meet again in heaven I love you.
Teanna & T.J.
November 24, 2011
Your mom was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers to you and family Mo, Smiley and Alysia. If you guys need anything else call me.
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