Lydia Cosmé Perez

Lydia Cosme Perez, born on October 24, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living and Memory Care in Lake Charles, LA. Lydia entered eternal rest at the age of 89.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles (4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles 70605); visitation will be from 10-11 am. A private graveside service will follow at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles.

Her son Roger Perez, Jr. will officiate the ceremony.

Pallbearers will be her granddaughters Candace Christian, Devin Cash, Elisabeth Perez, Olivia Bohannon, Isabella Lundy, grandson River Paris and grandson-in-law Andrew Cash. Honorary Pallbearers are Victoria Davis, Dallas Perez and Thomas Lundy.

Lydia was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico where she was raised and then resided in Sulphur, LA. Lydia lived a life marked by grace, devotion and unwavering love for her family. Lydia was the daughter of Aniceto Cosme and Pura Pacheco Cosme.

Lydia was married to her beloved husband Roger Flores Perez, Sr. for over 50 years. Together they raised two daughters, Lenda Perez Vincent (Perry) and Lillian Perez Lundy (Mark) and one son Roger Perez, Jr (Shawn). Lydia’s legacy is also carried on by her grandchildren: Candace Magee Christian (Joshua), Devin Magee Cash (Andrew), C. River Paris, Victoria Perez Davis (Zane), Elisabeth Perez, Olivia Perez Bohannon (Samuel), Dallas Perez and Isabella Lundy and her seven great grandchildren.

Lydia was the heart of her family; though she was small in stature, she had a big heart — selflessly putting others first and ever-present at her kids’ and grandkids’ events. She loved her aerobics classes, working out and knitting. She will be remembered for her warm spirit, beautiful smile and great meals which included her famous enchilada and taco Sundays.

Lydia attended the Spanish Services at Grace Baptist Church in Sulphur. She retired from West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, having served in the dietary department for 25 years.

She will be missed by her family and the many lives she touched with her sweet, unassuming personality. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her eight siblings, one son Sisto Cosme and two grandsons William David Lundy and Thomas William Lundy.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Nikeya Ardie, Mary Colston, Gwendolyn White and Marie Valme of Brookdale, and Ashley Cooks and Christie Jeffels with Heart of Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org.