Lydia Luz Robles, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt. She passed away on October 7, 2026 in Portland, Maine at the age of 90.

Born on March I1, 1936 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter to Fidel Robles and Eloisa Donato.

Lydia loved to travel by bus across the country. She saw various game and talk shows such as The Price is Right which was her favorite show. She also loved going to the Maine Mall to visit her friends and also enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her five children Aida Littlejohn, Minerva Humphreys and her husband Vern, Cindy Cook and her husband Perry, Alex Chandler and Brenda Ellsmore. Also her grandchildren Gearoline and her husband Keith, Brian and his wife Lauren, Jessica and her husband Clifton, and Lisa. She had 13 great-grandchildren Annabelle, Branden, Wesley, Riley, Arika, Dakota, Julie, Abby, Myrissa, Greyson, Alice, Ford and Elliott. And her nephew Bert Jr, and nieces Miriam and Lourdes. Additionally cherished by her sister Carmen Serfes who stood by her side through life's joy and challenges.

Lydia leaves behind her love and friendly smile to those who knew her.

Lydia is preceded in death by her parents Fidel and Eloisa Donato. Her brother Benjamin Donato, her sister Elida Lester, brother-in law Bert Serfes Sr, granddaughter Jessica Ellsmore, great-grandson Simon Deshane, great niece Lily Serfes and her niece Mary Serfes.

The family would like to thank the staff at Maine Medical Center and Portland Fire Department for the loving care that Lydia received. Also, a special thanks to the Metro Bus staff who watched over our mother during her many trips to the Maine Mall.

Her loss will be profoundly felt but forever honored in both memory and action by those lucky enough to have had known and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lydia’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services will be held at a later date. Please watch our website for time and date.