Lidia Ofelia Espana

Lidia Ofelia Espana sadly passed away on August 24th at 3:41 a.m. at the age of 74. She was a strong, compassionate, enduring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had the best sense of humor and fashion and always had the most considerate concerns in her set of priorities for her family and friend's health, love, and overall well-being. Lidia worked in hospitality receiving rewards for maintaining excellent service in her occupational duties. She retired after 30 years of United States Government Civilian Service. In addition to her accolades, she provided family support and held upkeep on strong religious practices and beliefs, with the same level of commitment in effort towards her family. Lidia's children include Thomas, Jacqueline, Linette, and Mark Jr. her grandkids & great-grandkids are of the following lineage; Thomas Coates and his wife Alma, the sons and daughters Anthony, Alyssa and her husband Martin, Jenay, Tommy Jr, the great-grandkids Ayden, Ameriyah, Aria, Genessey, Ezekiel; Jacqueline Espana her son and daughter Devyn & Monet; Linette Bumford and her husband Brent & their daughter Nacelle; Mark Jr. and his wife Patty. Lidia was the third born amongst her siblings Xiomara, Lourdes, Selva, Francisco, Jose Felix.

Lidia had pride in everything she did, stood out in crowds, and will always be remembered for her personal ideals. She stands up to help others in need, leaves heartfelt moments in others and makes sure to implement the idea of a clean living in your household. Her biggest impact on other people's lives revolved in the confines of great cooking, the importance of fashionable appearance, artistic abilities, and athleticism. She enjoyed both in & outdoor activities and loved talking with her family. Lidia stood as the strength in the pillars that gave others the courage to be inspired & respectful in the highlights of those moments when it's most needed. She will always be with us in our hearts as the beacon to show us the path to do better tomorrow and a shining example for everyone to do things in the right way.

The family has arranged a viewing, mass, and burial in California facilitated by Mission Mortuary. The dates and times are under final coordination and will be updated upon confirmation. 

The visitation will be held at Mission Mortuary on Monday September 16th, 2024 from 2-5pm: 

Mission Mortuary 450 Camino El Estro, Monterey, CA 93940

A mass at San Carlos Cathedral will be held on Tuesday September 17th, 2024 at 9:30am: 

San Carlos Cathedral 500 Church Street, Monterey CA 93940 

Following the mass a graveside service will occur at San Carlos Cemetery: 

San Carlos Cemetery 792 Fremont Street, Monterey CA 93940

Celebration of Life service will be held in Maryland Sept 28, 2024 at 6-9pm. For details please contact [email protected].