Saturday, July 26, 2008. Age 81 years. Loving mother of Ana (Fred) Gerlach and the late Jose Antonio de la Cuesta, Dearest friend of Lazara Garcia. Also survived by members of the Gerlach family, and other family and friends in Cuba. Visitation at the Funeral Home THURS. July 31, 2008 from 9:30 – 11 AM. Funeral Services at 11AM. Interment to follow at Good Hope Cemetery. Lydia was born in Havana, Cuba. Late in life she made the courageous decision to come to this country. She will be remembered for that courage, her optimism and love of life. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322