Joe Lara, 76, of Lubbock passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born in Wolfforth, on July 23, 1948 to the late Alcario and Fidencia Lara. Joe worked for 30 years as a truck driver, and then into different realms of the trucking business before retiring after 40 years. He married Martha Dominguez in November of 1992, and they grew their love and family from there. Joe never met a stranger, always making friends anywhere he went. He was a simple man with a large heart. Joe enjoyed being outside, whether that was fishing, grilling, or just hanging out with his family. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially if it was his Dallas Cowboys, or the New York Yankees. To know Joe, was to love him. Joe was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Martha; children, Stephen Lara, Christopher Lara, and Alyxandra Lara; brother, Alcario Lara, Jr.; granddaughters, Madilynn and Katelynn Lara; and numerous extended family members and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Alcario and Fidencia Lara; brother, Robert Lara; and aunt, Manuela "Meme" Lara.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 pm. With family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation services are under the direction of House of Angels Funeral Home. The family has asked for all those who will be in attendance to wear their favorite Sports Team attire (jersey, shirts, hats, beanie) However, anything besides Yankees or Cowboys attire will be seated in the back! (Ha ha)