Joanna Lara, 46, was born on May 12, 1972 in California to Anacleto Lara and Josefina Lara and entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2018 in Whittier, California.
With a helpful heart, Joanna was a caregiver in the care giving industry for over 10 years.
Joanna battled Breast Cancer with Faith, Hope, and Strength. She lived her life loving her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed celebrating others through her amazing baking skills. Joanna loved and admired the beautiful colors of the sky and cherished everyday by appreciating daily sunsets. Joanne believed that every good and perfect thing is from above.
Joanna leaves behind her loving family: Son, Anthony Zinnen (Joanna) of Conroe, Texas, Son, Kane Zinnen (Mallori) of Bellflower, California, Daughter, Mia Lara of Whittier, California, Daughter, Emily Lara of Whittier, California, Granddaughter, Aubrey Zinnen of Conroe, Texas, Granddaughter, Madisson Zinnen of Conroe, Texas, Grandson, Ethan Zinnen of Conroe, Texas, Grandson, Owen Zinnen of Bellflower, California, Father, Anacleto Lara of Whittier, California, Mother, Josefina Lara of Santa Fe Springs, California, Sister, Mellisa St. Amant (Rod) of Cypress, California, Sister, Christina Lara of Santa Fe Springs, California, Sister, Suzanne Winans (Randy) of Whittier, California, Nieces and nephews, Faith St. Amant, Myles St. Amant, Jazmin Castaneda, Joseph Castaneda, Juliana Castaneda, Jack Winans, Jade Winans, as well as several other family members and friends who loved her and will miss her dearly.
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