For most of their lives, Lucia and Manuel Ontiveros resided in the Meadowbrook neighborhood.

In 1920 they lived on King street near the Hanford Foundry, where Manuel worked as a laborer.  In the 1930's, on Rialto avenue, and in 1940 had established their home at 218 north Allen.

The Ontiveros' two sons, Trinidad and Manuel, served in World War II.  Trinidad (who had also worked at the foundry) was killed in action.