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.