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Luis Lara, 71, of Seguin, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Mr. Lara was born on April 23, 1954, in Robert Lee, to Sara and Luther Lara, Luis lived a life grounded in faith, love, and service to others.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Luis was known for his unwavering faith and steadfast heart. His life echoed the words of 2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." He entered heaven surrounded by the love and prayers of those who cherished him.
Luis dedicated over 40 years to working in the oil fields with Amerada Hess and Apache in Monument, New Mexico. After retirement, he found joy and passion once again, working with tractors at Triple B Ranch in Lockhart. His strong work ethic and integrity touched every aspect of his life. Whether leading or serving, Luis did everything "as unto the Lord."
He found beauty in life's simplest pleasures-fishing with his best friend/brother-in-law, David Lopez, and dancing with his beloved wife. He loved to tend to his yard, and often his neighbors' too, and proudly showed his Mellow Yellow 1954 Chevy truck at parades and car shows. His kindness, generosity, and that unforgettable "million-dollar" smile brought light wherever he went.
Above all, Luis loved Jesus and serving his community at Abundant+ Church Central Texas. His life was a reflection of humility, grace, and a servant's heart. He gave freely, loved deeply, and lived with a strength that inspired all who knew him.
Luis is survived by his beloved wife, Yolanda Campos Lara, his lifelong dance partner of 22 years; his daughters, Angela Reyna and husband (Ysidoro Reyna), Vanessa Lara (Rene Hernandez), Amy Marquez (Ricardo Marquez), and Janie Lara (Pete Santos); and his son, Michael Dominguez; dear friends, Chris Arce, Toni Winters, Tommy Barron, and Rey Almanza.
He leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Oscar Baeza, Christopher Jackson, Analisa Marquez, Blake Gonzales, Johnathan Lara, Emily Gonzalez, Madison Lara, Jazmine Gonzalez, Klarysa Baeza, Kaila Gonzales, Ariana Perez, Eric Hernandez, Andrew Gonzalez, Anaya Hernandez, Dymarie Dominguez, Leah Marquez, Eli Marquez; his great grandchildren, Orian Baeza, Scarlet Jackson, Yarecli Lara, Gregorio Gonzales, Aurelio Gonzalez, Santiago Lara, Solen Baeza.
Luis is also survived by his brothers, Luther Lara Jr. (Lidia Lara) and Jimmy Lara (Martha Lara); and his sisters, Janie Munoz (Jimmy Munoz) and Christina Abalos (Manuel Abalos).
In addition, he will also be remembered by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends whose lives he touched with his generosity, sense of humor, and love, and who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Sara Lara Sr.; his daughter, Debra Lara; his grandson, James Luis Salazar; his granddaughter, Evah Marie Gonzalez; and his great-grandson, Samuel Luther Jackson; his siblings, Ynes Lara, Joe Lara, Julia Garza, Frances Garcia, Vivian Flores, Mary Ochoa, and Connie Espinoza.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM for family and friends, and public viewing will be Friday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM, with a shared memory service will be 5:00 PM at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel in San Angelo.
A celebration of Luis's life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Brandon Hollar, pastor of Abundant+ Church Central Texas, officiating. Burial will follow at Robert Lee Hispanic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Though we grieve his earthly absence, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life and the legacy of love and faith he leaves behind. Luis Lara now walks healed and whole on heaven's streets of gold. He has finished his race, and his faith has been fulfilled.