Nellie Lara Obituary
In loving memory of Nellie Lara of Santa Maria, California, born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, who departed this world on July 19, 2025 at the age of 96. Nellie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nellie Lara to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francisco Dominguez and Josephine Dominguez. She is survived by: her children, Lupe Zamora (Joe), Trino Hernandez (Debbie), Andy Hernandez, Gloria Quaresma (Mike), Lydia Oberst, Vera Biely, Benji Reyes (Donicia), Marian Lavagnino (Steve) and Ricky Lara (Carie); and her siblings, Josie Baldiviez, Virgie Ceja, Kiki Dominguez, Frank Dominguez, Maggie Dominguez, Helen Torres, Jenny Anaya, Margie Verduzco and Katie Torres. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren and 27 great great grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Dudley Hoffman Mortuary Chapel (1003 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John Neumann Church (966 W Orchard St, Santa Maria, CA 93458).
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