Anna Roberta Lara

1971 - 2010

Anna Roberta Lara

1971 - 2010

BORN

1971

DIED

2010

Anna Lara Obituary

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Anna Roberta Lara, 38, of OKC, passed away May 28, 2010. She was born October 30, 1971, in Denver, Colorado. Preceded in death by her mother, Adela Castillo, she is survived by the aunt who raised her and she called "mother", Lucia Diaz, her son Hector Collins and his wife Jerri Lamb, her daughters Natalia Contreras and Yesenia Lara, her granddaughter Brandi Collins, her cousins who were as brothers and sisters to her Joe Medellin, Anita Medellin, Josie Shaw, her aunt Bella, her aunt Bertha, her uncle Becente, her goddaughters Andrea, Ashli, and Abigail, and her good friends Kandi Morales and Marty Eble. She will be truly missed. Local services, under direction of OK Cremation & Mortuary of OKC, will be private.

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May 29, 2025

Deanne Dixon posted to the memorial.

May 28, 2025

Shawna Schaffer posted to the memorial.

May 18, 2024

Natalia Contreras posted to the memorial.

Deanne Dixon

May 29, 2025

15 years, how is that possible. You were so loved. Rest in peace. Love you Anna

Shawna Schaffer

May 28, 2025

15 years Anna..... You are loved and missed every single day.

Natalia Contreras

May 18, 2024

14 Years have gone by.. There isn´t a day that goes by wondering what life would be if you were still here. Now you have more grandchildren that I wish you could meet. I´ll tell my little one grandma would have loved her so much. I wish you were here. I´ll always miss you love you so much.

Deanne D

November 25, 2023

Thinking of you during the holidays. I miss you friend. Love Deanne

Natalia Contreras

August 28, 2018

Natalia Contreras

August 28, 2018

Shawna Schaffer

June 30, 2013

Anna...I wish I knew what to say..but words always fail me. I remember our talks and the laughs we shared. You were one of only a few that I trusted when we were locked up. I wish I could talk to you just one more time..... you are loved...and missed.

hector collins

March 10, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Larry

June 7, 2011

Goodbye Boo. May the Lord watch over your family, and give them comfort and peace. I will be praying for them.

Deanne Dixon

November 26, 2010

Anna yesterday was Thanksgiving, I remember you coming over my house on one Thanksgiving, we had so much fun, you always had a smile of your face, you always talked about your kids all of the time, I miss you so much, I will see you someday, when the Lord calls on me, save a place for me, a place where there is no more pain, and no more danger, say hello to my mom, I hope that you all have met, Love you and miss you, Deanne

Natalia and Anna

August 30, 2010

My Mom & Me (Natalia)

Natalia Contreras

August 29, 2010

Natalia, Hector, and Yesenia

Marty Eble

August 20, 2010

Lucy and Anna

Marty Eble

August 20, 2010

Anna

Marty Eble

August 20, 2010

hector collins

June 27, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

hector collins

June 19, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Brandi, Hector, Anna

Marty Eble

June 9, 2010

Abigail, Andrea, Anna, Ashli

Marty Eble

June 8, 2010

Marty Eble

June 6, 2010

My life closed twice before its close —
It yet remains to see
If Immortality unveil
A third event to me

So huge, so hopeless to conceive
As these that twice befell.
Parting is all we know of heaven,
And all we need of hell.
- Emily Dickinson

Anna

Marty Eble

June 6, 2010

COLLINS, MEDELLIN & WAGONER FAMILIES

June 1, 2010

A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried,
If love alone, could have saved you,
You never would have died.

If all the world, were ours to give,
we'd give it,..yes,..and more
to see you coming up the steps,
and walking through our door.

To hear your voice, to see your smile,
To sit and talk with you awhile,
To be with you the same old way,
Would be our fondest day.

A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING
TWO SMILING EYES CLOSED TO REST
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US,
HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST!!!

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