Lydia "Lela" Gaxiola, age 84, formerly of Sinaloa, Mexico passed away, Friday, April 15, 2022. She immigrated from Mexico in 1966 and lived in Morgan Hill. There Lydia and her husband raised five kids. Lydia and her family moved to Gilroy where they ran a successful family-owned catering business. In 2000, she and her husband retired and spent their remaining years in Los Banos. Lydia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor who loved the company of many. She enjoyed gardening, listening to music, cooking, and loved her red lipstick.
Lela is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Pablo Gaxiola; her parents Camilo Acosta and Nicolasa Favela; five sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughter Alma Gaxiola, son Luis and wife Elisa Gaxiola, daughter Myriam and husband Juan Flores, son Paul and wife Elena Gaxiola, daughter Rosie and husband Jeff Botelho; 16 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held at Whitehurst Funeral Chapels, 1840 Center Ave., Wednesday, April 20, 2022 beginning with a visitation at 11:00 a.m. and services at noon; burial will follow at the Los Banos District Cemetery.
The family would like to express their thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Hinds Hospice.

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