Lidia "Lilly" Juarez

Obituary Lidia Juarez, 77, of Carlsbad, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Lidia (Lilly) was born May 22, 1942 in Carlsbad, NM to Pablo Juarez and Delores (Mama Lola) Valenzuela. In her early employment years, she worked as a social worker for the State of New Mexico. She retired 40 years ago to enjoy grandchildren. She enjoyed her jungle of plants, sewing, and reading many books. Lidia was preceded in death by both parents; brothers: Raymond, Raul and Adan Biscaino; sisters: Lucy Longoria and Juanita Ybarra. Survivors are her sister, Linda Franco (Leo); daughters: Angie Brito (Dorie), Myra Ortega (Adan), and Brenda Dorado (Barney); 9 grandchildren: Dana, Iris, Dominic, Lil Barney, Misty, Megan, Bradley, Barry, and Chauncey, all of Carlsbad and 23 great-grandchildren. A vigil is scheduled for 7 PM, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Cremation will take place and interment will be held at a later date. Join the family for a meal after the mass at San Jose Hall. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lidia "Lilly" Juarez, please visit our floral store.