Adán Lara

Adán Mejia Lara was born in Brownsville, TX on August 27, 1968, to Maria Eugenia Mejia and Jesus Lara. After the death of his parents, Adán’s brother, Arcadio, relocated the family to Madison when they were young, in order to care for them.  Adán graduated from UW Madison, MATC, and The University of Calgary. Education was very important to Adán. Not only was he knowledgeable in computers, but he was also a jack of all trades by being skilled with plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring and so much more. Adán learned anything he needed to in order to get something done. Nothing was impossible, there was always a way. When she was little, his daughter, Emmi, would tell people, “Don’t worry, my Daddy can fix it.” He was a hero to so many as he passed his knowledge on so others could advance also. Adán was proud of and thoroughly enjoyed his position at the City of Madison as a Database Administrator. 

He and his sweetheart, Jody, recently celebrated 28 years of marriage on June 7. As best friends, they were always together, even working from home together in recent years. The storms and waves of life were weathered together, hand in hand. Adán enjoyed watching football occasionally and was well-informed in politics, but his sole focus was taking care of his family.  He spent most every moment trying to improve life for his wife and children. Adán woke up early every morning to make breakfast and drive the kids to school. He loved this special time with them, teaching them and listening to their thoughts and ideas as well as what music they were into. Adán was a true comedian all the way up to his last moments. As we remember him, there is as much laughter as tears. His son recently said, “He was perfect.” Indeed, he was.

Adán is survived by his wife, Jody, daughter, Emelina Eugenia, son, Adán Benito. He is further survived by brothers, Alfonso Lara, Carlos Lara, Jesus Lara, and sisters, Alma Lara, Nora Davila, and Elsa Nardi (Brett), Mother-in-Law Carla Eakins, Sister-in-Law Carmen Griffith, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, Arcadio.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5th from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at First Baptist Church, 518 No Franklin Avenue, Madison, WI. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Luncheon will follow. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

We especially want to thank Dr. Lucey and Dr. Kratz at UW Hospital for all of the wonderful care, as well as many nurses and other care staff. Adán was so appreciative.

Adán Lara, you will live on in our hearts, our minds, our laughter, and our tears.

Until we meet again, my love.