Estevan Chavez Lara

COOLIDGE - Estevan Chavez Lara, 86, of Coolidge died on July 14, 2020.

Mr. Lara was born on Aug. 3, 1933, in Thatcher to Antonio and Gavina Lara. He served in the Air Force from 1952 until 1956 and received an honorable discharge.

He was a musician and played guitar, bass, trumpet and drums and sang with various bands. He had a good sense of humor and loved telling jokes to make people laugh. He loved playing cards, and solitaire was his favorite game.

Survivors include four sons and daughters, Steven Lara, Yolanda Hernandez, Jonathan and Danielle Lara; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six siblings, Tacho, Don, Charlie, Ned and Rueban Lara, Chita Gill and Eva Garcia.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no memorial service, but outdoor tribute posted via family and social media.

J. Warren Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.