Maria De Los Angeles Olympia Carreja Lara Dies At 86

Maria De Los Angeles Olympia Carreja Lara age 86, of Clewiston, Florida passed away at her daughter's home on August 31, 2023 after an extended illness.

Maria was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba on June 12, 1937 to the late Manuel and the late Dora Alonso Carreja. She married Francisco Lara in Cienfuegos and they moved to USA for political reasons in 1966. 

Her joy in life was being around children, family and friends. Maria was a woman with a giving heart who was always helping others. She was always putting others before herself, she was never arrogant, and she was a humble soul. Maria was a sunflower always with a ray of sunshine in her life. The legacy she leaves is that love conquers all, but her biggest gift was to give unconditionally. Her joy for life will always be remembered and her cooking will missed. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Maria leaves fond memories with her loving children; Margarita Walker, Maria Wells, Barbara Penny and Francisco Lara, along with nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren (with one on the way that she couldn't wait to meet), along with her brother; Tirso Carrejo and many extended family members and family friends.

Maria's life will be celebrated with a graveside service on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the celebration graveside service also at the cemetery. The celebration will be celebrated by Pastor Daniel Fairbanks of the Church of God of Clewiston and Pastor Cory Masterson of Moore Haven Church of God.

Maria's celebration is being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.