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Surrounded by the love of her family and strengthened by prayer, Olga Jane Lara entered eternal rest on February 20, 2026. Olga was born on April 26, 1955, to John C. Lara Sr. and Minnie R. Lara in San Antonio. She graduated from Southside High School and from Park College with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Management. She proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, where she had the opportunity to travel to Japan and Germany during her service. After returning home, Olga welcomed her greatest blessing, her only daughter, Samantha. She later dedicated many years of service to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, retiring in 2020. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time at the District 5 Senior Center, where she loved playing bingo and triominos and socializing with her many friends. Above all, she cherished time spent with her beloved grandsons, Spencer and Tyler, and enjoyed being their granny more than anything else. Olga was preceded in death by her parents, John C. Lara Sr. and Minnie R. Lara, and her youngest brother, Martin Lara. She is survived by her loving daughter, Samantha Lara Cutler, and son-in-law, Matthew Cutler; her beloved grandsons, Spencer and Tyler; her brother, John Lara Jr. (Eva); her sisters, Monica Quiroga (Edward), Linda Ramirez (Raymond), Frances Lara, and Elizabeth Martinez (Carlos); as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will miss her deeply. Viewing and visitation will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South 1700 SE Military Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214 on Wednesday, March 4th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church 1606 San Casimiro St. San Antonio, TX 78214 on Thursday, March 5th, at 10:00 a.m. In remembrance of Olga Jane Lara, those in attendance are encouraged to wear a hint of red, her favorite color. If you wish to send flowers, the family kindly requests they be purchased through Vaseful (vaseful.com). Olga was the inspiration behind her daughter’s work with Community Options, a national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, and she was incredibly proud of that work. Supporting Vaseful also supports Community Options, a cause close to Olga’s heart and a reflection of her enduring love and encouragement.

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Olga Jane Lara

April 26, 1955 - February 20, 2026