Lydia Corbito

Lydia Corbito, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away of complications from advanced dementia at 5:15 pm on December 4, 2019, with her family by her side in her home.

She was born to the late Glicerio and Remedios Rea, Oct. 1, 1937, in Ligao, Albay, Bicol, Philippines.

She was married to Amor Corbito in 1976, and they lived together in the Philippines before immigrating to Indianapolis in 1992. Lydia is survived by two children: Lalaine Morales, of Roxas, Isabela, Philippines; and Louie Corbito of Indianapolis. She is also survived by a host of sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lydia was always an independent woman, who although she served others more, it was so that she can provide her family with a better future. She worked most of her life as a nanny and housekeeper and was mostly blessed by kind hearted employers who grew to entrust their homes and families in her care. Even after working overseas in Hong Kong for years in the mid 80's, and the US since the early 90's, even after retirement, she endured being homesick and separated from family to make sure that they don't suffer the same hardships she went through in life.

Lydia gave more than she had ever received. She helped both family and neighbors needing a new start that led them eventually to have fulfilling lives of their own.

It was too late to realize that Lydia had been struck with dementia. Her last year was painful to bear, but even with her last breath she still managed to be generous and merciful. May she finally receive the acknowledgment and rewards she earned and deserved but couldn't collect in this life in the next one. May she be remembered and honored by those whose lives she touched.

Viewing ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11 am at Indiana Funeral Care with service starting at 1 pm. The burial will take place at around 2:30 pm at Washington Park North Cemetery (GPS coordinates: 39.8572106, -86.2000736). The family insists that people make donations in support of dementia research or better yet while you still can, just give your mom a hug and tell her that you love her, in lieu of sending flowers.