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Victoria Lara Obituary

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Victoria D. Lara, 84, left her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter Suzanna L. Mejia's home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born Dec. 22, 1929, in Ruth, Nevada, to Felix and Agripina Espinoza De La Cruz. Mrs. Lara was a homemaker who made the best tortillas and sun-tea ever, and was a communicant at San Luis Rey Catholic Church. Those left to mourn her passing include a son, Luis Lara and wife, Yolanda, of Anthony, Texas; three daughters, Lucia L. Jacquez and husband Ramon of Chamberino, Luisa L. Martinez of Mesilla Park, Suzanna L. Mejia and husband, Daniel, of Las Cruces; a brother, Arturo De La Cruz and wife Agustina of Westway, Texas; two sisters, Aurora Ojeda of Lequeitio, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, and Rosa Lugo of Westway; a sister-in-law, Concepcion Sanchez of Anthony. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four goddaughters; four godsons, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pablo O. Lara; four brothers, Gregorio, Fidel, Jesus and Jose De La Cruz; four sisters, Otilia Hernandez, Maria, Juanita and Agripina De La Cruz. A prayer vigil will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014, in San Luis Rey Catholic Church, 206 S. San Luis Ave., in Chamberino, led by Luis Muñoz, with the memorial Mass to be celebrated immediately thereafter with pastor of San Luis Rey Church, the Rev. Robert Villegas officiating. Inurnment of cremains will follow in the Chamberino Cemetery. The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff of Mesilla Valley Hospice, and Carla Palumbo, CNA, who faithfully assisted and cared for her; the Revs. Donald Adamski and Juan Moreno for their spiritual support; all the family, friends and godchildren who visited; her special nephews, Frank "Panchito" Lara Jr. and special friend, Anita Martinez, for all the assistance, daily visits and welfare checks they faithfully gave our mom. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jun. 11, 2014.
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MAY GOD GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS.
YOUR MOM AND DAD AND MY AUNT AND UNCLE LEFT US WITH WONDERFUL MEMORIES. LETS KEEP THEM ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS.

SOCORRO EASON AND FAMLY WEST HILLS CA.

June 17, 2014

Dear Lara Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Blessings, Tahuahua, Blanco, Quezada Famililes

Lillian Tahuahua

June 12, 2014

Besides the great tasting tortillas,how about the GREAT tasting menudo Mrs. Lara would make every other Saturday. May God have a special place for you Mrs. Lara.RIP

Mark, Lisa, & Kayla Rios

June 11, 2014

It was a privilege knowing Victoria. May God bless her and her family at such a difficult time.

Kate

June 11, 2014

Beyond the sunset,O blissful morning,When with our Savior heaven is begun,Earth 's toiling ended, O Glorious dawning; Beyond the sunset,when day is done.MAY U REST in PEACE May the glory of our father God bless u in the Kingdom of glory .Victoria C Lara <3..In Jesus name Amen.. My condolences to the entries Family.... The Chavez-Garcia Family

Romelia Chavez-Garcia

June 11, 2014

Primos,
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love your primos
Benjamin, Evangelina, Danny, Terry, Lillian (Valles) Sainz, Rene Lujan Jr.

Lillian Valles

June 11, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Jacquez and Mejia families as well as the rest of your loving family.
I never had the chance of getting to meet Mrs. Lara, but Ella always told me how nice she was to her, and how she made the best popcorn and tea. May she rest in peace. And may God give you all peace and comfort to guide you through this difficult time.

Erika, Alysa & Ella Quezada

June 11, 2014

As you enter the gates of heaven to be with grandpa and our Lord Jesus Christ we ask you to watch our over us.. We love you and will miss you dearly you will always be considered our second mom... Like you would tell everyone we are your children as well... We will for sure miss those tortillas and your famous sun tea there will be no one else to compare to yours . You left us with so many great memories to tell our children and don't worry I won't tell anyone that I was your favorite!! Tell grandpa that we said hi.... Love you both... R.I.P grandma

Denise Sena

June 10, 2014

You will be missed very much Grandma. We will see again with our Heavenly and Grandpa!! I will always remember your delicious tortillas and wonderful sweet tea. Love you much, your grandson Roman

Roman Jacquez

June 10, 2014

Love you grandma

Priscilla Lucero

June 10, 2014

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