Margarita P. Lara, 71, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 in Laredo, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Benancia Perez; brothers, Antonio Perez and Alfredo Perez; sister, Josefina Barrera; nephews, Jaime Perez, Raul Perez and Charlie Godina. Mrs. Lara is survived by her children, Ricardo (Guadalupe) Valls, Rosario (Roberto) Hernandez, Rosalinda (Diego) Ocampo; 7 grandchildren, Ricardo Valls, Jr., Ramiro Valls, Vivian Valls, Roberto Hernandez, Jr., Anthony Hernandez, Andrew Hernandez, Alissa Hernandez; siblings, Santos (Pedro +) Saavedra, Andres (Irma) Perez, Jr., Rosa (Ruben) De Leon, Leonor (Genaro) Rodríguez and Elena (Refugio) Godina. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. from Hillside Funeral Home to Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. A mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.