Frank William Lara was born in New York City, NY to Francisco J. Lara and Isadora B (Puga) Lara on June 7, 1929. He passed away from COVID on December 1, 2021. He was 92 years old. He married Judith Ann Lemm in Los Gatos, CA on October 2, 1971. They celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. He is survived by wife Judy, daughter Tina Marie Lara, step daughters Janine Annette La Branch, Lisa Mary Overbay (John), 10 grandchildren 12 great grand children, and brother E. Ronald Lara(Trice). He was preceded in death by his parents, sons Dean Christopher Lara, Kim Anthony (Tony) Lara, stepsons Gary Wayne LaBranch and Michael Eric LaBranch, and sister Marie (George) Moore. Several nieces and nephews. Frank attended Manhattan Prep and went on to receive BS degree from the School of Forestry Syracuse, NY. He spent two years in Liberia, Africa working in the bush under the Point Four Program. He returned and worked as a forest ranger, followed by public relations and advertising for forestry related companies and organizations. He was head of public relations and advertising for Santa Clara Co. Transportation Agency. He owned and operated Sierra Publishing in Citrus Heights, CA. In his younger years he enjoyed skiing, backpacking, and flying. He and Judy lived on a sailboat for 9 years in the Sea of Cortez. He had his amateur radio license, advanced class, KG6UV. He loved traveling which to him to Europe, Japan, Australia, Central America, Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska. While a Rotarian Frank was a major donor for Rotary and was also a post grad alumni supporter. He was a board member for Chase Away the Clouds, working to build a home away from home for adult cancer patients receiving treatment. Frank was a kind and loving Christian man and will be sorely missed. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83649882000