Lidia was a colleague of mine when I taught at the Colleges from 1989 to 1995. Her energy was indefatigable and her dedication to teaching palpable. As a professor she did not merely rely on her own native language or the ones she had learned, but worked as a scholar to teach according to both time-tested and innovative methods.
She took me under her wing professionally and personally; her kindness never faltered.
We have lost a good one.
Professor Pacira was one of the most strong, generous, and inspirational people I've known. I am honored to have been one of her students at Hobart & William Smith. I stopped by to see her over the years while passing through the area and will miss doing so now. I will never forget her... because she was something, yes!!! My deepest condolences to her friends and family.
