Lydia Vela Lofton passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
Lydia is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Esther Vela, and her sister, Mary Perez. She is survived by sisters, Lucy Lozano (husband, Roy) and Mona Gonzales (late husband, Andy). Lydia leaves to cherish her memory husband, John (Jack) Lofton, son, John (wife, Tana), daughter, Cindy Bailey (husband, Russell), and son, Roger (wife, Cheryl). She is also survived by four grandchildren; Meagan, Brittany, Kendall, and Ryan, one great-grandson, Austin, and many nieces and nephews.
Lydia was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She was a retired nurse, avid volunteer at Olive Branch Little League, co-owner of Casa Rio at Portside, and a past member of the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary. Lydia was known for her spunky personality and zest for life, and will be sorely missed by those who knew her.
The family will receive friends at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA on Tuesday, January 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 18th at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321, followed by burial at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, c/o 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.