Lydia was born in 1938 in Silver City New Mexico to Manuel and Petra Madrid. Lydia had five sibling whose names were Carmen, Nellie, Gloria, Bill and Arturo. Times were tough in New Mexico, so Grandpa decided to move the family west to find a better job to support his family. Lydia attended East Bakersfield High school, where she met her high school sweetheart, who later became her husband. According to Lydia, he was the best looking guy in the school and knew how to take care of himself and if necessary put em up to defend himself.
After high school , Lydia got married and ten years later she had seven boys and one girl whose names are Yvonne, Rick, John , Steve, Larry ,David and Manuel. Lydia was a busy lady raising a family unfortunately, the firstborn named John suffered an accident and he succumbed to his injuries.
Lydia managed to have fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren .
Mom we thank you for your unconditional love for never turning your back on any of us for teaching us how to pay our bills, cook, clean and iron our own clothes .These things will be cherished for the rest of our lives. I especially appreciated how you taught me to keep my eyes on the register until my purchase is done. Thank you Mom for showing me how to live a simple humble life. We love you always and forever. You will truly be missed.
After high school , Lydia got married and ten years later she had seven boys and one girl whose names are Yvonne, Rick, John , Steve, Larry ,David and Manuel. Lydia was a busy lady raising a family unfortunately, the firstborn named John suffered an accident and he succumbed to his injuries.
Lydia managed to have fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren .
Mom we thank you for your unconditional love for never turning your back on any of us for teaching us how to pay our bills, cook, clean and iron our own clothes .These things will be cherished for the rest of our lives. I especially appreciated how you taught me to keep my eyes on the register until my purchase is done. Thank you Mom for showing me how to live a simple humble life. We love you always and forever. You will truly be missed.
Lydia was born in 1938 in Silver City New Mexico to Manuel and Petra Madrid. Lydia had five sibling whose names were Carmen, Nellie, Gloria, Bill and Arturo. Times were tough in New Mexico, so Grandpa decided to move the family west to find a better job to support his family. Lydia attended East Bakersfield High school, where she met her high school sweetheart, who later became her husband. According to Lydia, he was the best looking guy in the school and knew how to take care of himself and if necessary put em up to defend himself.
After high school , Lydia got married and ten years later she had seven boys and one girl whose names are Yvonne, Rick, John , Steve, Larry ,David and Manuel. Lydia was a busy lady raising a family unfortunately, the firstborn named John suffered an accident and he succumbed to his injuries.
Lydia managed to have fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren .
Mom we thank you for your unconditional love for never turning your back on any of us for teaching us how to pay our bills, cook, clean and iron our own clothes .These things will be cherished for the rest of our lives. I especially appreciated how you taught me to keep my eyes on the register until my purchase is done. Thank you Mom for showing me how to live a simple humble life. We love you always and forever. You will truly be missed.
After high school , Lydia got married and ten years later she had seven boys and one girl whose names are Yvonne, Rick, John , Steve, Larry ,David and Manuel. Lydia was a busy lady raising a family unfortunately, the firstborn named John suffered an accident and he succumbed to his injuries.
Lydia managed to have fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren .
Mom we thank you for your unconditional love for never turning your back on any of us for teaching us how to pay our bills, cook, clean and iron our own clothes .These things will be cherished for the rest of our lives. I especially appreciated how you taught me to keep my eyes on the register until my purchase is done. Thank you Mom for showing me how to live a simple humble life. We love you always and forever. You will truly be missed.
