Mary Lydia Bacher

     Mary Lydia Bacher, 81 (nee Gonzales) died on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the New Life Hospice at St. Joseph following a brief illness.

     Mrs. Bacher was born in Donna, Texas on February 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Juan and San Juanita (Barrera) Gonzales.

     She was a member of Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Lorain, Lifetime member of VFW Post 451 Aux., American Legion Post 30 Aux, and the Moose Club.

     She was a retired sales associate for the May Company, Sheffield Center for 30 years.

     Mrs. Bacher enjoyed reading and gardening.

     She is survived by her sons Richard C. Bacher of Lorain, John Bacher of Tucson, AR. and 2 grandchildren.

     Mrs. Bacher is preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 2002, one brother and one sister.

     Friends may call on Friday May 30, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-8:30 PM. at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain where funeral services will follow at 8:30 PM with Rev. Darlene Robinson, co-pastor of the Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church,  officiating.

     Burial will be later in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Seville, OH.

     The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to  New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, 44053.

CONDOLENCES

From:        Theresa Stemkowski
Relation:    Friend

Known her for many years through the Amer. Leg. Aux.  May her soul through the mercy of God rest in peace.

 

From:        Loraine Garcia Knoch
Relation:    Niece
 

Robert and John,

I was so sorry to hear that Aunt Lydia had passed away. Please accept my sincerest condolences. It's been so many years since we have seen or talked to each other, that I'm not sure you remember your cousins from South Texas. I am the daughter of your Aunt Lucy. My youngest sister was named Lydia after your mom. I am sure that your mom was Welcomed into her eternal home not only by Uncle Red, but by my mom Lucy and Uncle Lupe. The 3 Gonzalez's are finally all together again. I am also going to extend condolences on behalf of my father, your Uncle Ruben. He is in the hospital in Houston. He has been undergoing chemo and went for his monthly followup and they decided to hospitalize him when his check-ups showed a mild infection in his lungs. I will call him and give him the funeral home phone # and maybe he will give you a call. Once again my deepest sympathy and may God Bless all of you. Your cousin from Brownsville, Texas Loraine Garcia Knoch.

From:        Ruben Garcia Jr. family
Relation:    cousin

Dear Cousins Rick & John:

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom.  She has now rejoined your Dad and my Mom and Uncle Lupe in Heaven and they are probably having a great time together again.

They grew up as orphans in tough times; I cannot imagine what it must have been like to go through what they did.  But they did go through it and became great spouses and parents.  they provided well for us and gaving us a loving environment for us to flourish in.  They loved each other very much because they were the only immediate family they had left. 

If you haven't heard from my Dad it is because he is in Houston attending to some medical issues he has.  Please accept my condolences on his behalf as well. 

I hope someday we'll cross paths; till then, take care and may God Bless you.

Your cousin Ruben