March 20, 1928 - April 24, 2024
Lydia Costa of Lodi passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born on March 20, 1928 in Oakland, CA to Portuguese immigrants Eurico Fontes and Margaret Souza Fontes. She lost her mother at the young age of two; raised subsequently by her step-mother Rosa Morgado Fontes and father in Ryde, Bishop Tract and Stockton where they lived, farmed and raised a family. Lydia’s Portuguese heritage was dear to her. She was active in the Portuguese community of Stockton and kept in close and frequent contact with her extended family in the old country. In 1951, she wed Albert Costa of Sacramento and were together for 60 years until Albert’s passing in 2011. In addition to Lodi, they lived in Sacramento and Thornton. Lydia is survived by sons Michael (Shelli) Costa and David (Mark) Costa; grandson Anthony Michael Costa; beloved brother Arlind (Jean) Fontes; and the sister she treasured Beatrice (Robert) Fowler; as well as nephews and nieces she loved.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.
SERVICE
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA with the gravesite committal to follow at approximately 11:00 am.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Costa family.