Lydia Ballard passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 at the age of 68. She was born in San Pedro on April 11, 1956 and was a resident of Carson, California and then Lakewood, California. She is survived by her husband, William Ballard, sons, Mario Heredia, Jason Heredia, grandchild, Jordan Heredia, sisters, Rosie Ebert, Olivia Ramirez, Julie Saenz, brothers, Joe Jr. Banda, Bobby Banda, Frank Banda, belated parents, Jose and Julia Banda, belated siblings, Alfred Ackenback, Ernie Banda, Lupe Banda, and Michael Banda. Visitation will be held 4:30pm – 8:30pm on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in the Green Hills Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Green Hills Memorial Chapel followed by interment.