Juan Hernán Lara, affectionally known as Chino was born in Matanzas, Cuba. He was the first child of Hernando Lara and Adelaida Gonzalez. At the age of 14 he migrated to the United State with his family.
Chino was married to Mary on May 26, 1982. They were married for 39 years and together for over 40 years.
Chino worked as state certified QACA inspector and a machinist for over 30 years. Chino loved writing poetry, listening to music and above all spending time and talking with the people he loved. Chino was a mentor to many.
Chino is survived by his wife Mary, his sister Maria, his brothers Oscar and Michael, his children Nannette, Omayra, Liza, Adrian and Christopher, his many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.