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Antonio Lara Obituary

Lara, Antonio 48, formerly of San Francisco, US Coast Guard, passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family April 3, 2005, beloved partner of the late Robert Richter, cherished son of Anita Lara, loving brother of Louis, Maria, Amelia (Joe), Joaquin "Jack" (Kim), Mark, Robert and the late Frank (Christine), very proud and loving uncle, nephew and cousin. Antonio leaves behind many friends in San Francisco. Memorial Mass Saturday, April 16th, 10:30 a.m., at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 518 W. 28th Place, Chicago, IL. Inurnment with military honors to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by: Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 14, 2005.

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jenny contreras

May 3, 2005

Hi Ton,

hope your feeling good today.just wanted to let you know that im thinking about you.One day we'll share a cup of coffee just like we did for so many morning.Save me a good spot on a cloud but not too much sun(smile)

miss you--jenny

melissa padilla

May 3, 2005

Tony,

even though i didnt know you as well as i would have liked i knew things about you.My ma,jenny would share some of your stories.so in a way i felt like i knew you.I'm so sorry for your family's lost.I think about you every time i see your windows,and it saddens me to know your not there.take care,and thank you for asking about my baby when you were sick xoxoxo

Tony Reyes

April 15, 2005

You'll be missed!

Maggie Polley

April 15, 2005

My thoughts and prayers will always be with Tony's family. He was a well respected man and will be missed.

Andrea Carrasco

April 14, 2005

A favorite memory of my uncle was when ever he didn't want to try a food his favorite saying was he was allegic to it, it made me laugh every time!

Andrea Carrasco

April 14, 2005

You'll be loved and missed!

Robin Holliday

April 14, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Tonys'family at this time-

Tony was a true original and will definitely be missed.

I will truly miss him.

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