Adolfo Lara Martinez

Adolfo Lara Martinez passed away at home surrounded by family in Watsonville, Ca on December 27, 2025.

He was born in El Jaral, Guanajuato, Mexico to his parents Benito Lara and Paula Martinez on April 30, 1949.

He came to the United States at the age of 16 and made Santa Cruz County his home in 1969. He dedicated his life to working in the farming industry, a field he deeply loved and to which he gave his all.

He shared 56 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, who was truly the apple of his eye. A man of few words and deep thoughts, he spoke only when he had something meaningful to say. His quiet strength and wisdom touched everyone who knew him.

Adolfo will be remembered as a man devoted to becoming the best version of himself for his family—a legacy of love, humility, and hard work. Though his life journey took him far from his hometown of El Jaral, he never forgot the friends and bonds he treasured there. Those friendships remained close to his heart throughout his life.

His presence, integrity, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Adolfo is preceded in death by his parents Benito and Paula and siblings Barbarita, Maria, Amelia, Jose and David. He is survived by his wife Socorro Chavez and siblings Pedro, Leticia, and Estela. He also leaves behind his four children: Adolfo Jr, Ivan, Brenda, and Carlos, eight grandchildren: Jazmine (Rene), Adolfo III, Ivan Jr, Andrew (Rebecca), Celeste, Oscar, Benito, and Adolfo, and three great-grandchildren: Fernando, Noah, and Iliana.

A Memorial Service will be held for Adolfo on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, from 4-8PM at Arthur Road Baptist Church located at 360 Arthur Rd, Watsonville, Ca 95076. A Burial will commence the following morning of Monday, January 12th, 2026, at 11:30AM at Valley Public Cemetery located at 2445 East Lake Ave, Watsonville, Ca 95076.