Amelia Lara was born in Woodlake, California on September 16, 1945. She passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at her home in Woodlake, CA. She is survived by her five children Natalie Lara of Lindsay, CA, Gabriel Lara of Woodlake, CA, Cynthia Murphy and husband Patrick Murphy of Santa Barbara, CA, Melissa Jeter and husband Duane Jeter of Santa Barbara, CA and Connie Lara of Santa Barbara, CA. She also leaves behind 7 Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her oldest sister, Rosie Caton of San Jose, CA and survived by sister Ortencia Baker and husband John Baker and brother Jerry Aguilar. A Celebration of her life will be held at her home in Woodlake, California, 107 South Acacia, on Saturday, November 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.