Cleotilde E. Lara

Cleotilde E. Lara was called home to be with our Lord on March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving Husband Victor P. Lara Jr., her parent’s Francisco and Mary Esther Rodriguez and her two brothers Roland and Jeffery Rodriguez. She is survived by her siblings: Patrica (Domingo) de la Rosa, Grace Solis, Lena (Fred) Nesmith, Arnold Rodriguez, Rosie Rodriguez and Christopher Rodriguez. She left behind three amazing children that were her pride and joy, Stephanie C. Lara, Victor (Brenda) Lara III, and Mark (Kimberly) Lara. Her grandkids Cameron Kanapaux, Elizabeth Lara, Mark Lara II, Ethan Lara and Levi Lara. Cleo was born December 8, 1956 in Odem, Texas. Soon after she moved to Gregory, Texas where she graduated from High School and met the love of her life Victor Jr. They were married on August 10, 1974 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Victor’s passing in 2004 left a void in Cleo’s heart and she always talked about being with him again. Cleo was a true servant her whole life and enjoyed working for GPISD for 13 years and another 10 years for H-E-B. You could always find a hot meal at her home where there was always plenty to eat. She was an amazing cook and many ate her wonderful meals. Cleo was a sports fan and loved her GP Wildcats, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros! She loved dancing and finding a place where she could press her luck gambling. But most of all she loved her family. She was the biggest cheerleader for her grandkids and all her nieces and nephews! She will be missed by many! We truly believe she will have eternal rest with our Lord and Savior and be rejoined with her love Victor P. Lara Jr.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., with the casket closing at 6:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Winsteads’ Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gregory with interment at the Gregory Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Winsteads’ Funeral Home. (361) 643-6564 www.winsteadsfuneralhome.com