Timoteo Lara

Timoteo Lara, 86, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on August 24th after a courageous battle
with cancer. The family would like to thank Hospice of Lubbock for their care for and
compassion towards Timoteo and his entire family during his last days.
Timoteo was born on April 12, 1936 in Falfurrias, Texas. He was the son of Guadalupe and
Margarita Lara. He was the husband of Paula Arocha Lara. They were married on April 25,
1955 in Wharton, Texas and shared 67 years together. Timoteo enjoyed the company of friends
and family and his outgoing personality allowed many to share in his laughter and community.
He loved watching western movies and was known to binge watch John Wayne movies over
lunch with his daughter Jane. He retired from Lamar Advertising of Lubbock as a construction
billboard installer. Outside of work, Timoteo was a jokester and a long time member of Our Lady
of Grace Catholic Church.
Timoteo is survived by his wife Paula; children Rosey Lara, Jane Cruz, Steve Lara and
daughter-in-law Olga Lara; grandchildren Shawn (Cynthia) Reyes, Leticia (Drew) Cooper, Anna
Cruz, Vincent (Christina) Cruz, Alexandra Treviño, Rojelio (Cathy) Lara, Jr., and Abbie Lara; and
14 great-grandchildren. He was the beloved brother of siblings Aurora DeAses, Estella
Gonzalez, Guadalupe Lara, Jr., Maria Mora, and Anita Morin. Timoteo leaves behind several
nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
He was preceded in death by sons Jose Luis Lara, David Lara, and Rojelio Lara, Sr.; parents
Guadalupe and Margarita Lara; siblings Noe Lara, Raquel Moreno, Ruben Lara; sons-in-law
Guadalupe Cruz and Edward Gonzales.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th from 3:00-9:00pm at
Guajardo Funeral Chapels. A rosary service will take place on Sunday, August 28th at 7:00pm
also at Guajardo. The funeral service will be held Monday, August 29th at 10:00am at Our Lady
of Grace Catholic Church with Monsignor Ben Kasteel officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Cemetery.