Cleophas Lara

Mr. Lara was born April 22, 1934 in Beeville, Texas to Alejos Lara, Sr. and Gumacinda Rojas Lara.

Cleophas married his bride, Janie Lerma on September 24, 1955. He is survived by his wife, sons, David Lara, Cleo Lara, Jr., Richard Lara, and Joe Lara, all of San Antonio. He is also survived by his son Anthony Lara of Temple and a daughter Celia Guzman of Beeville, Texas. He is also survived by sisters, Irenia Guerrero and Estella Seelig, and one brother Benito Lara, Sr. Mr. Lara was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. Mr. Lara was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and 5 brothers.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21 from 5-8 pm at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Temple. A Rosary will be recited at 7 pm in the Chapel of Crawford Bowers Funeral Home. Graveside services will be on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at North Belton Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerstemple.com for the Lara family.