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Joe Richard Lara

1965 - 2025

Joe Richard Lara obituary, 1965-2025, Rowland Heights, CA

BORN

1965

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mortuary - Rowland Heights

2161 S. Fullerton Rd.

Rowland Heights, California

Joe Lara Obituary

Joe Lara, lovingly known by family and friends as “Joe Loco,” passed away at the age of 60. Born and raised in California


Joe was the proud son of Joseph Lara and Ernestina Abogado. He had a deep love for his family, which was the most important thing in his life. He leaves behind his four children—Priscella, Joseph, Mark, and Nicollette—who were the center of his world. He was also the proudest TATA to eight amazing grandkids: Derrick, Joseph, Melody, Scarlett, Makoa, Zoe, Lulu, and Myles.


Joe is also survived by his loving sisters Sandra, Lisa, and Trisha. Along with Rebecca the mother of his children, nieces, nephews, and extended family members who he loved with all his heart.


He had a sentimental soul and a big heart. Whether he was spending time with family, cheering on the Rams or Dodgers, or out fishing (his true happy place), Joe was always full of love, laughter, and stories.


If you knew him, you knew how much his family meant to him—he showed it in everything he did. Joe Loco made sure we all knew we were loved, and he never missed a chance to tell you.


He may be gone from our sight, but he’ll always be in our hearts.

Published by Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mortuary - Rowland Heights on May 20, 2025.

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Joseph Lara

August 17, 2025

Miss the love you showed us. All us grand kids looked forward to seeing you.

Priscella

May 20, 2025

Dad,

I miss you everyday. I’m still at a loss for words, but I know as time goes on I’ll be able to share them with you in my dreams.

I love you always

Darlene Viera

May 17, 2025

Tio,

I'm sorry I didn't get to see you sooner and tell you what you meant to me in person. I hope you go in peace, and God accepts you with a loving embrace. You will be missed dearly by so many. Now you'll be watching over your beautiful family. I love you.

Your niece,
Darlene Viera

Mikey Alvarez

May 17, 2025

I will be missing Tio and say Hi to my Dad and let him know that we love you guys and missing you both.

Patricia Viera

May 17, 2025

Joe you will be missed dearly.

Donna Jordan

May 17, 2025

Hommie you gave so much Love to your family. It was a honor to be part of your amazing family you and Houch blessed the world with. Forever in our ❤

Ernestine Abogado

May 17, 2025

Joe you will always be in my heart rest in peace I love you Mom

Rebecca Olivas

May 6, 2025

First of all I love you and I’m going to miss you thank you for my beautiful family

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May

21

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Queen of Heaven Mortuary - Chapel

2161 S. Fullerton Rd., Rowland Heights, CA 91748

May

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Queen of Heaven Mortuary - Chapel

2161 S. Fullerton Rd., Rowland Heights, CA 91748

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2161 S. Fullerton Rd., Rowland Heights, CA 91748