Pedro (Pete) Lara, age 86, of Wellington, KS passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Via Christi St. Francis/Harry Hynes Hospice Unit in Wichita, KS. He had worked as a machinist for Boeing for 35 years before he retired.

Pedro Lara was born on June 29, 1929 in Mulvane, KS to Ramon Andres Lara and Juanita (Maldenado) Lara. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953.

He married Priscilla M. Gonzales at St. Rose Catholic Church in Wellington, KS on September 23, 1961.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Victor and one sister, Theresa.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Priscilla Lara of Wellington, KS; one son, Richard Lara and his wife Tracy of Wichita, KS; three sisters, Rachel Lara and Leonor Lara both of El Dorado, KS and Mary Henderson of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren, Richard A. "R.J.", Jr., Pedro Andres and Kennedee Rene Lara all of Wichita, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Anthony - St. Rose Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony – St. Rose Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Father Hung Pham will be the Celebrant and Father Andrew J. Seiler will be the Concelebrant. Interment will follow the service at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington, KS.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Memorial funds have been established with the Harry Hynes Hospice and Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Baseball Team in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be left at the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.