Angelita Lara

1934 - 2013

Angelita Lara obituary, 1934-2013, Midland, TX

BORN

1934

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

4616 North Big Spring Street

Midland, Texas

Angelita Lara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 21, 2013.

Angelita C. Lara went to rest in peace on Saturday, January 19th, 2013. She was born in San Saba, Texas to Fortunato and Angelita Costilla on December 9, 1934. She moved to Midland and married Reyes Lara on June 19, 1956 and they were married for 56 years.

She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Lara, her daughter, Alicia Lara and five brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Reyes Lara; a brother, Simon Costilla and wife Lillie of California; daughter, Olga Vega of Midland; seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 between the hours of 6:00pm-8:00pm at Ellis Funeral Home. A funeral service has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

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February 5, 2013

Angelita Graybeal

Tia just found out last week you died. I was little when I got my tongue stuck on your frig. freezer and it taught me to never do it again. Thank you for taking care of me. I will see you in Heaven. Love, Elva Angelita Costilla Graybeal(54) in Fountain, Colorado

January 25, 2013

mary costilla

Never forgoten

January 25, 2013

mary costilla

Never forgoten

January 24, 2013

mary costilla

Forever loved

January 23, 2013

Manuel Lara Jr. We Loved her Dearly.We W ill always cherish her and her memories that she gave to every one.

January 23, 2013

sandy bud windy johnston mcgowan kenny

From the children of mary costilla aunt Angie truly touched the hearts of all that knew her and we feel blessed to have known her

January 23, 2013

louis costilla

She was one great lady

January 23, 2013

maggie and rick freeman freeman

Uncle Reyes i love aunt Angie more then i have the words too say . I am sorry for your loss

January 23, 2013

mary costilla

Uncle Reyes i hope that you know how much you two are loved . I will miss her till i am gown

January 23, 2013

gary julia zachary shelby dunagan

grandma you were the wisest most compassionate caring person we've ever known we will miss your hugs and your smile rest in peace grandma

January 23, 2013

Sandra Jasso

Angie,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Grandma.
Prayers to you all, and God Bless You

January 23, 2013

Billie and joe white

My love will never end Billie

January 22, 2013

Mary Armendariz and Johnny Esquibel and Family Armendariz

Tio Reyes my prayers are with you and I will miss Tia Angie a lot she is with mom now in a better place god bless.

January 22, 2013

Mary Carrasco

Lara Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. My prayers for all your family.

January 22, 2013

Anna Munoz Sanchez and Samuel Sanchez

Reyes, and family we are praying for you'll.And to always remember the memories Angie left to help with your pain.

January 22, 2013

Ester Munoz Gomez

My deepest condolences are with Reyes, and all of family. May the Lord Bless you in this time of sorrow.

January 22, 2013

Rachael and Kids

Grandma we love you and will miss you.

January 22, 2013

Jerry Dickens

Reyes:
Just a short note to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers regarding the loss of your wife. May God be with each one of you during this time.

January 22, 2013

Gracie Corralez & Family

Tio Reyes my heart goes out to you and will keep you in prayer for comforted. Tia, We will miss you dearly.

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