Lazara M. Avelar, Age 90, of  San  Antonio, TX formerly of Kenedy, TX passed away on February 12, 2011 in San Antonio, TXShe was born on December 17, 1920 to the late Juan and Manuela(Rangel) Martinez in Burnell, TX. She was a retired laundry clerk at John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy and a former member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, TX.She is preceded in death by  her parents, sisters; Tomasa Martinez, and Tita Garza; brothers; Pablo Martinez, Faustino Martinez, Locario Martinez, Cristoval Martinez, and Ascencion Martinez.She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.A rosary was recited on Tues. Feb. 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral mass was  held Wed. Feb 16, 2011 at 1PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy, TX.  Interment will follow at the Burnell Cemetery in Burnell , TX.