Lydia Juma- Saiz, 82, passed away November 2, 2026, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born October 28, 1944, in Hutchinson, KS, to Angel and Manuela (Vieyra) Garcia.

Lydia graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the labor and delivery department at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Later, she decided to return to school to pursue her interest in cosmetology. After earning her cosmetology license, she worked at The Parlor before going on to spend several years working at Dillard’s. She remained there until her retirement in 2006.

In her spare time, Lydia enjoyed playing bingo and cards, as well as trying her luck at the casinos. She also loved shopping, thrifting, and browsing garage sales, always on the lookout for a good find. Lydia was also a devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed spending time watching their games.

Lydia was first married to Raymond Hanna Juma, with whom she resided in both Kuwait and Lebanon. The couple later divorced. On August 27, 1988, she married Bevo Gibert Saiz in Hutchinson. They shared more than 32 years of marriage together before his passing on July 3, 2021.

Lydia is survived by: her children, Jesse (Jona) Juma, Grace Stone, and Ramon Juma; step-sons, Frank Saiz, Phillip Saiz, and Eddie Saiz; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Angel Garcia Jr.; and sister-in-law, Frances Garcia.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bevo Saiz; parents, Angel and Nellie Garcia; siblings, Avalina Garcia, Teresa Mirelez, Angie Agoitia, Johnnie Garcia, Lollie Luna, Molly Carter, Mercedes Corne, and Christine Montes; granddaughter, Maya Juma; and great-grandson, Santino Saiz.

Parish rosary will be at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2026, both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson. Father Eric Weldon will officiate both services. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Hospice House, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.