Jose Lara

Jose "Manzo" Lara was called to his heavenly home on Saturday July 15, 2017 in Reeves County, Texas at the age of 49. Jose was born to Manuel Felipe Lara Torres and Alberta Cordero Herrera on March 18, 1968 in Municipal La Cruz, Chihuahua, Mexico; both of his parents have preceded him in death.

Jose was best described in one word as a child, "mischievous". He had his little hands into everything and was a lover of the rough and tumble, dirt and mud, and growing up on a ranch provided all of this to him. His father was the ranch foreman which provided Jose with the opportunity to ride horses and experience the cowboy life first hand. During this time his father played a critical role in teaching and shaping Jose into the eventual man who would support his family, not just monetarily, but in the important role of a caring provider and a pillar of security.

At an early age, Jose began working in the oil fields, continuing this profession when he moved to the USA in 1988. The mechanisms of machinery used to extract the fossil fuels from deep below fascinated him. During his years of working in the oil patch, he grew in his job, learning the skills and earning the respect of his peers. Jose had earned the right to manage his own oil rig and crew for United Drilling Inc. He became a role model to many and never let impatience dictate quality. Every component of the machines and every man on the ground mattered. He believed that all deserved the right to learn their potential and deserved to work in a place of respect.

During his short periods of free time, Jose loved to hit the casino with his wife, which in truth is not that different than the ranch. A rough and tumble place with grit and smoke, he liked the excitement of the games. He enjoyed sitting in his truck, sometimes for hours, just listening to music and talking on the phone with family and friends. Jose had a special friend that he tried to spend as much time as possible with, his beloved dog Hugo.

Jose had a beautiful family which he began when he met the love of his life Audrey in April 1989. The two had met at a dance and Jose didn't waste any time with his pursuit. Within a year, he married Audrey, and the two began their life together. He loved his sweet daughter Sandra who became the first person to control his heart strings and his son Javier who was the embodiment of himself. Jose had learned through example from his own father about the importance of loving your family and working hard to support them. His love was unconditional; he refused judgement, and withheld grudges from all. His approach to people was to help in any way possible, be it time or money, but these things came from a humbled heart. He never advertised what he had done and treated his in-laws like they were his own parents and siblings. These gifts of compassion are more than learned behaviors. They were characteristics of his nature; his heart was for service and his life was dedicated to being the best man for his family.

Remember Manzo when you see a pumpjack chugging along in metronome precision on the horizon; when you turn on the radio and your favorite corrido is playing, but especially when you see Audrey, Sandra, and Javier. They are his legacy and it is a legacy built on love and adoration.

Jose is survived by his wife Audrey Lara; daughter Sandra Lara; son Javier Lara; brother Jesus Francisco Lara Cordero (Armida Marquez Campos) of Jimenez, Chihuahua; sister Teresita de Jesus Lara Cordero of Jimenez, Chihuahua; numerous nieces and nephews; and his much-loved dogs, Hugo and Peluche. He is preceded in death by his parents; nephew Heriberto Hernandez; brother-in-law's Trinidad Hernandez Valles, Juan and Joe Moncayo and his cherished dog Solovino. Pallbearers will be Francisco Lara Jr., Rigoberto Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Julian Fernandez, Antonio Moriel, and Matthew Moncayo.

A visitation will be held at Ballard Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a Rosary to follow. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery.

José "Manzo" Lara fue llamado a su casa celestial el sábado 15 de julio de 2017 en el Condado de Reeves, Texas, a la edad de 49 años. José nació del matrimonio de Manuel Felipe Lara Torres y Alberta Cordero Herrera el 18 de marzo de 1968 en municipal la Cruz, Chihuahua, México; sus dos padres lo precedieron en la muerte.
En una palabra José fue mejor descrito como un niño, "Travieso" en el rancho. Su padre era el capataz del rancho que proporcionó a José la oportunidad de montar a caballo y de experimentar la vida del vaquero de primera mano. Durante este tiempo su padre jugó un papel crítico en la enseñanza y la formación de José en el hombre eventual que apoyaría a su familia, no monetariamente, pero en el papel importante de un abastecedor cariño y de un pilar de seguridad.
A una edad temprana, José comenzó a trabajar en las maquinas perforadoras, continuando con esta profesión cuando se trasladó a los Estados Unidos en 1988. Durante varios años de trabajo en el parche de petróleo ose creció en su trabajo, aprendiendo las habilidades y ganando el respeto de sus compañeros. José se había ganado el derecho de manejar su propia plataforma petrolífera y la tripulación de United Drilling Inc. Se convirtió en un modelo a imitar de muchos y nunca dejar que la impaciencia dañe la calidad. Cada componente de las máquinas y cada hombre en el suelo importaba. Creía que todos merecían el derecho a aprender y merecían trabajar en un ambiente de respeto.
Durante su poco tiempo libre, a José le encantaba ir a el Casino con su esposa. Disfrutaba estar sentado en su camioneta, a veces durante varias horas, escuchaba m&uacutesica y hablaba por teléfono con familiares y amigos. José tenía un amigo especial con quien trató de pasar la mayoria del tiempo, su amado perro Hugo.
José tenía una hermosa familia que comenzó cuando conoció a el amor de su vida Audrey en abril de 1989. Los dos se conocieron en un baile y José no perdio el tiempo en conquistarla. En un año, se casó con Audrey, y los dos comenzaron su vida juntos. Él amó a su hija Sandra quien fue la luz de sus ojos a su hijo Javier que crecio para ser un hombre igual que su padre. José había aprendido a través del ejemplo de su propio padre sobre la importancia de amar a su familia y trabajar duro para apoyarlos. Su amor era incondicional; rechazó el odio, y retuvo los rencores de todos. Su acercamiento a la gente era ayudar de cualquier manera posible, ya sea tiempo o dinero, pero estas cosas procedían de un corazón humilde. Nunca anunció lo que había hecho y fue tratado por sus suegros como si fueran sus propios padres y hermanos. Estos dones de compasión son más que comportamientos aprendidos. Eran características de naturaleza; su vida estava dedicada a ser el mejor hombre para su familia.

Recuerda a Manzo cuando veas un pumpjack resoplando a lo largo de la presion del metrónomo en el horizonte; o cuando escuches sus corridos favoritos, pero sobre todo cuando veas a Audrey, a Sandra, y Javier. Su legado estuvo construido sobre el amor y la adoración.
La familia sobreviviente de jose es su esposa Audrey Lara; hijos Sandra Lara, Javier Lara; hermano Jes&uacutes Francisco Lara Cordero (Armida Marquez Campos) de Jiménez, Chihuahua; hermana Teresita de Jesus Lara Cordero de Jiménez, Chihuahua y una gran cantidad de sobrinas y sobrinos; y sus muy amados perros, Hugo y Peluche. Él es precedido en muerte por sus padres; sobrino Heriberto Hernández; cuñados Trinidad Hernández Valles, Juan y Joe Moncayo y su querido perro Solovino. Los portadores de féretro Francisco Lara Jr., Rigoberto Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Julian Fernandez, Antonio Moriel, y Matthew Moncayo.


Una visita se llevará a cabo en Ballard Funeral Home el miércoles, 19 de julio de 8:00 AM a 7:00 PM con un Rosario a seguir. Una misa se llevará a cabo en la iglesia católica de St. Peter's el jueves, 20 de julio a las 10:00 AM continuando con su cepultura en el cementerio de South Park.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
8:00am to 6:00pm

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Thursday, July 20, 2017
8:00am to 6:00pm

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
7:00 pm

Funeral Mass

St. Peters Catholic Church
109 E. Deming
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, July 20, 2017
10:00 am

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203