Amalia "Molly" Cervantes

Amalia (Molly) Lara Cervantes, 77, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on, Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Amalia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gilberto G. Cervantes Sr. of Paint Rock; daughter, Maria Cervantes-Gonzalez, son-in-law, Ralph Gonzalez, and granddaughter, Ofilia Gonzalez, all of Paint Rock; daughter, Erlinda Sanchez, son-in-law, Candy Sanchez III, and grandchildren, Candelario Sanchez IV (Rocio), Andrew Sanchez, and Bianca Sanchez (Alex), all of San Angelo; son, Gilberto Cervantes Jr, and grandchildren, Gilbert Ryan Cervantes (Jasmine) of San Angelo, Tiffany Abaya (Johnathan), and Faithe Cervantes, of San Antonio; and daughter and primary caregiver, Florentina L. Cervantes, of Paint Rock.  She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many who were family, not by blood but by choice.

She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Raquel Lara Torres; and brothers, David Lara Sr., Rodolfo Lara, Arnulfo Lara, Ramiro Lara, and Simon Lara Jr.

Amalia was born on April 30, 1946, in El Oregano, Coahuila, Mexico to Simon and Maria Lara.  At 14, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and put all her trust and faith in Him.  She met and married, Gilberto G. Cervantes, the love of her life, on January 28, 1967.  After living in Winters and then Eden for a short time, the couple moved to Paint Rock in June 1975 and settled there.

Amalia was known for greeting everyone with a smile, whether you were family, friends, or a stranger who became a friend, and when visiting her you were sure to be loved on and fed with a meal that was always made with lots of love.  And when you asked her for advice you left with more knowledge than when you arrived.  Amalia always loved to be with her loved ones, fellowshipping, making memories, and just loving on everyone.  She also loved to be with her plants, especially the outside ones, as much as possible.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Angels Care Home Health, especially her home health nurse, Kim Ebeling, and her physical therapist, Renee Ward., also, to the staff of Shannon 6 North, and Shannon Dialysis, who referred to her as “momma”.  A huge thank you to Dr. Cesar Rodriguez-Franco and his staff and Dr. Amin Parhizgar and his staff at the Fresenius Kidney Care Red Arroyo.

Pallbearers will be Candelario Sanchez IV, Andrew Sanchez, Gilbert Ryan Cervantes, Gilberto “Betin” Torres, Deshaun Scott, Rudy Lara III, and Logan Lara.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger Texas.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Lange Funeral Home, with burial at Paint Rock Cemetery, in Paint Rock, Texas.