The Cal Poly Pomona community is mourning the loss of a Los Olivos dining commons employee and her two daughters.

Lidia Maya, 51, and her daughters, Sonia, 25, and Francisca, 12, were killed in a traffic accident while visiting family in Mexico on Dec. 18.

"Lidia will be sorely missed by all who knew her, but especially those of us who have had the privilege of working with her," says Los Olivos general manager Patrick McCoy. "Los Olivos and Kellogg West have indeed lost a vital member of our extended families. Lidia will be remembered with a smile by all of us, every day."

Services for the family were held during the holiday break.

To help the Maya family through this difficult time, donations will be accepted in the Foundation building (Building 55) in the employment services department until Friday, Jan. 11. In addition, anyone interested in sharing condolences with the Maya family can sign a card there.

(Photo: Lidia Maya)