Born in Quito, Ecuador July 28, 1953, also known as “Tony” by his mother Luz America Vallejo and father Jose Ignacio Lara, his godfather Padre Hugo and godmother MamiAba. He was a loving husband to Andrea Calise, father to Paul (Katiria), Joey (Jackie), Carlos (Amanda), Nick (Agnes) and Katrina (Bill) but most importantly grandfather to Laila, Bill, Anna, Elijah and a new addition that will be joining us in July of 2022. His siblings were Joselo, Pilar, Paco, Miryan as well as Cristina, Coco, Hugi, Maritza and Tati that all loved him dearly while following in his footsteps of such a trail blazer. 

 He was a man of God, loving husband, father, son, brother and most of all grandfather. If you did not know him for his amazing sense of humor, loving heart and kindness then you must have known him for his incredible work ethic that allowed him to be pioneer in the banking industry and a jack of all trades. He will forever be in our hearts and with us every step of the way with a wide smile and open arms filling our lives with his light and warmth.  

 We love you and will see you soon Momo.

A Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.  Funeral Mass is scheduled at 12 PM at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish Church, 16800 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33027.  Burial will immediately follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Miami, Florida.