Lydia M Andrade

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lydia Andrade, on Monday, July 21, 2025.  Lydia was born on March 21, 1941, in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.  She was the cherished daughter of Santiago and Maria Minjarez, and from an early age, she demonstrated a loving spirit and a heart dedicated to service. Lydia lived a life marked by grace, strength, and unwavering faith.

A nurturing and devoted mother, Lydia raised her children with kindness, wisdom, and a deep commitment to their well-being. Her love extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of all who knew her. She was a proud and joyful grandmother, and she found great joy in watching her grandchildren grow.

She had a deep love for gardening and was known for her green thumb. Her garden was a place of beauty and peace, blooming with the care and joy she poured into it. She was also an exceptional cook—meals from her kitchen nourished both body and soul. Her home was known as a place of warmth and comfort, where a hot, delicious meal was always ready for anyone who came by. Whether you were family, friend, or a neighbor just stopping in, you left her home feeling welcomed and full—of food and love.

A lifelong member of Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús, Lydia was a pillar of her faith community, whether serving alongside her husband, Jesus, the pastor, and sharing him with the whole congregation, and accepting his unwavering dedication to the work of the ministry.  Lydia, with grace and humility, visited the sick, served meals for the less fortunate, participated in various ministries, all the while simply being a source of quiet strength and prayer.  Her dedication to the Lord and her church was steadfast. Her faith was not just something she professed, but something she lived—every day, in every daily action. 

She is survived by her husband Jesus Andrade, and the devoted mother to her two (2) children: Victoria Gonzales, spouse Jeronimo Gonzales, and Jaime Andrade, spouse Christina Andrade.  Lidia will be fondly remembered by her five (5) grandchildren: Abel Gonzales, Saul Gonzales, Tiffany Andrade, Jesse Andrade and Ivan Zapata, as well as her seven (7) great grandchildren. Other survivors include her brother Isaias Minjarez and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members and friends who will deeply miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Sara Zapata, grandson Ernest Zapata Jr.

Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels, 1002 North Oakes, San Angelo, Texas.

A celebration of Lydia’s life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels, 1002 North Oakes, San Angelo, Texas, with Pastor Joel Valles officiating.  Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 F.M. Hwy 1223, San Angelo, Texas

Her legacy of love, faith, and service lives on in all of us. We are grateful for the time we had and will cherish her memory forever.

Serving as Pallbearers are Abel Gonzales, Saul Gonzales, Ernest Zapata, Carlos Gonzales, Charlie Minjares, Luis Guerrero; Honorary Pallbearers are Jesse Andrade, Ethan Gonzales, Caden Gonzales, Esai Gonzales.

Nacida el 21 de marzo de 1941 en Juárez, Chihuahua, México, Lydia vivió una vida marcada por la gracia, la fortaleza y una fe inquebrantable. Fue la amada hija de Santiago y María Minjarez, y desde muy joven demostró un espíritu amoroso y un corazón dedicado al servicio.

Como madre cariñosa, Lydia crió a sus hijos con amabilidad, sabiduría y un profundo compromiso con su bienestar. Su amor trascendió a su familia inmediata, tocando la vida de todos los que la conocieron. Fue una abuela orgullosa y alegre, y encontraba gran gozo al ver crecer a sus nietos.

Tenía un profundo amor por la jardinería y era conocida por su talento especial para hacer florecer todo lo que plantaba. Su jardín era un lugar de belleza y paz, lleno del cuidado y la alegría que ella le dedicaba. También era una cocinera excepcional: las comidas de su cocina nutrían tanto el cuerpo como el alma. Su hogar era conocido por ser un lugar de calidez y consuelo, donde siempre había una comida caliente y deliciosa lista para cualquiera que llegara. Ya fuera familiar, amigo o vecino que pasaba a saludar, salías de su casa sintiéndote bienvenido y lleno—de comida y de amor.

Miembro de la Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús, Lydia fue un pilar de su comunidad de fe. Ya fuera sirviendo al lado de su esposo, el pastor, visitando a los enfermos, preparando comidas para los necesitados, participando en los ministerios, o simplemente siendo una fuente de fuerza silenciosa y oración, su dedicación al Señor y a su iglesia fue firme. Su fe no era solo algo que profesaba, sino algo que vivía—cada día, en cada acción.

Le sobreviven su esposo Jesús Andrade; sus dos hijos: Victoria Gonzales, esposa de Jerónimo Gonzales, y Jaime Andrade, esposo de Christina Andrade; cuatro nietos: Abel Gonzales, Saúl Gonzales, Tiffany Andrade, Ivan Zapata y Jesse Andrade; y siete bisnietos. También le sobrevive su hermano Isaías Minjarez, además de numerosas sobrinas, sobrinos, familiares y amigos que la extrañarán profundamente.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, su hija, Sara Zapata y su nieto, Ernest Zapata Jr.

Se invita a amigos y familiares a asistir a las horas de visita el viernes 25 de julio de 2025, de 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. en Gutierrez Funeral Chapels, 1002 North Oakes, San Angelo, Texas.
Se llevará a cabo una celebración de la vida de Lidia el sábado 26 de julio de 2025 a las 10:00 a.m. en Gutierrez Funeral Chapels, 1002 North Oakes, San Angelo, Texas, con el pastor Joel Valles oficiando. El sepelio se realizara en Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 F.M. Hwy 1223, San Angelo, Texas

Su legado de amor, fe y servicio vive en todos nosotros. Estamos agradecidos por el tiempo que compartimos con ella y atesoraremos su memoria por siempre.

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