Elvira R. Lara

She is preceded in death by her parents Serapio and Refugia Rocha; her loving husband of 25 years Robert M. Lara; son Robert C. Lara; siblings: Eloisa Gonzalez, Concepcion Bruno, Hermenia Rodriguez, Alberto Rocha, Lydia Reyes and Robert Rocha.

She is survived by her children: Blanca Fogleman and her husband Quentin, Gilbert Lara and his wife Amanda, Albert Lara and his wife Joyce, Brenda Fuentes and her husband Art; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She graduated from the Universidad De Nuevo Leon in 1947, with a nursing degree. She served our community as a Registered Nurse at Cristus Santa Rosa Hospital, formerly known as Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, for 20 years. As the head critical care nurse, she worked what would eventually be known as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She was a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church for many years and was involved in many church activities. She enjoyed watching murder mysteries, doing puzzles, word searches and the occasional game of dominoes.

Most importantly, she was a loving and devoted grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Often dedicating months to help with the grand kids. All will miss her; but we are at peace for she has gone to her reward in heaven.

Due to restrictions on public gatherings, the visitation for Elvira at Roy Akers Funeral Home-515 North Main Ave. 78205- will be limited to 40 people in the building at a time. There will be a public visitation period on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Funeral Procession will depart at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrament, with interment to follow at Holy Cross.