Lydia B. Fregoso, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at home. A Private Family Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is caring for Lydia and her family. Lydia Benita Gonzalez was born September 3, 1948 to Guadalupe and Florence Benita (Rodriguez) Gonzalez. Survivors include her children, Salvador 'Ray', Maria, Mario, Jose, and Juan (Meaghan) Fregoso; grandchildren, Jonathan, Adrian, David, Ashley, and Heaven, Ariel, Mario Jr., Amber, and Joselynn, Anthony, Alea, and Alanna, and Delilah and Johnny; mother, Florence Lona; sister, Corrine Hinojosa; close and caring relative, Lupe Lona; nieces and nephews, Rueben, Reynaldo, Renee, Becky, and Rodrick; and many cousins and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Guadalupe Gonzalez; and father, Guadalupe Lona. A Tribute from her beloved family: Lydia, a kind-hearted, loving and gentle being. Lydia, equipped with a firmly set family-first mentality. Lydia - a daughter who permeated with principles of wisdom, morality, strength and meaningfully essential care, modeled by her own mother, in seeking to safekeep what she held most sacred and valued - Family. Lydia - a mother to her dearest daughter and four cherished boys. Lydia, always giving her heart, soul and spirit, to her beloved progeny, extended family and friends, even beyond and despite any conditional limitations. Lydia - a divine being, selfless and true, gifted with a heart beyond measure. Lydia, limitlessly entrenched with the most prized of all commodities - an exponentially boundless supply of LOVE Lydia, enveloped in selflessness, supremely self-sacrificing, steadfast and unwavering in support of those close enough to import her unconditional and everlasting love. Lydia - a protector - courageous when confronted with conflict, a true role model, as she always fought to find more to give in amazingly remarkable ways. Lydia - one of the dearest and most serene angels ever to have graced the great splendors of our Earth. And now, Lydia, as your mind and body forevermore rest in peace, may your soul finally be set free to frolic in the afterlife and be rewarded with all your just dues. Lydia, you will be carried forth perpetually in our memories and the minds of your future decedents. Lydia - a supreme entity beyond description, whose enduring and everlasting love will always remain coveted in heart and mind. Lydia, your remarkable proclivity of continuing to provide fiercely unconditional love is so warmly felt and must be maintained; as we bask in your afterglow, may you be in everlasting peace in knowing we'll always be true to you.