- Date Of Birth: March 18, 1968
- Date Of Death: July 15, 2017
- State: New Mexico
Jose “Manzo” Lara was called to his heavenly home on Saturday July 15, 2017 in Reeves County, Texas at the age of 49. Jose was born to Manuel Felipe Lara Torres and Alberta Cordero Herrera on March 18, 1968 in Municipal La Cruz, Chihuahua, Mexico; both of his parents have preceded him in death.
Jose was best described in one word as a child, “mischievous”. He had his little hands into everything and was a lover of the rough and tumble, dirt and mud, and growing up on a ranch provided all of this to him. His father was the ranch foreman which provided Jose with the opportunity to ride horses and experience the cowboy life first hand. During this time his father played a critical role in teaching and shaping Jose into the eventual man who would support his family, not just monetarily, but in the important role of a caring provider and a pillar of security.
At an early age, Jose began working in the oil fields, continuing this profession when he moved to the USA in 1988. The mechanisms of machinery used to extract the fossil fuels from deep below fascinated him. During his years of working in the oil patch, he grew in his job, learning the skills and earning the respect of his peers. Jose had earned the right to manage his own oil rig and crew for United Drilling Inc. He became a role model to many and never let impatience dictate quality. Every component of the machines and every man on the ground mattered. He believed that all deserved the right to learn their potential and deserved to work in a place of respect.
During his short periods of free time, Jose loved to hit the casino with his wife, which in truth is not that different than the ranch. A rough and tumble place with grit and smoke, he liked the excitement of the games.
