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Clara Zavala Obituary

Clara M. Zavala Resident of Santa Clara Entered into Heaven on February 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Redwood City, CA, on July 23, 1930, she then moved to Santa Clara, in 1958, where she raised her family. She was very crafty in many ways, and had a passion for collecting dolls and antiques. She was a one of kind woman with a heart made of solid gold. She could walk in a room full of strangers and leave with twenty new friends. Her magnetic personality warmed the hearts of so many, and she left a special mark in the hearts of everyone she knew. A mark that will never be forgotten. Her family was her everything, a devoted wife and mother who raised her children with the purest love you can find on this earth, a true angel from Heaven. Clara is survived by her husband Martin L. Zavala age 89, 14 children, 44 Grandchildren, 35 Great and, 1 3GD. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Vigil at 6:00 p.m. February 21, 2013 at Lima Family 466 N. Winchester Santa Clara, Ca. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday February 22, 2013 at 1:30p.m. At St. Justin Church, 2655 Homestead Rd. Santa Clara, CA.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Feb. 21, 2013.

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Diane Bohn

October 30, 2013

Happy Halloween, We miss you, hope you will take care of Pauline and Brittany and grandma and granpa, love you for ever Diane and family

July 22, 2013

I just heard about Clara from my son Rudolph. She was indeed a great lady. Please, accept my late condolences. I dreamt about her a few days ago. My prayers are with you all. Love and Blessings, Ruth Bonilla (comadre Rudy Gonzales)

Art Ramirez

March 5, 2013

Auntie Clara thank you for the memories. We will miss u singing at Pine Flat. You are an inspiration and will be greatly missed.

Martin and Elvia Ramirez

February 26, 2013

What we do in life, echos in eternity...You will always be in our hearts. The memories you left us will be nothing but love

Reed Biltoft and Becky Lujan

February 23, 2013

To Clara's family,
May all the special memories shared by you and your beloved mother be a comfort to you in your time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.

lisa pacheco

February 22, 2013

Aunt clara you are such a beautiful aunt i always looked forward to seeing u at pine flats i can still hear you singing pierdas del campo you have such a beautiful voice you will be missed i love u so much and uncle martin and all your beautiful children love you all and i miss being there will all of you with all my love lisa

Evelyn Finnerty

February 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

desiree polak

February 21, 2013

Auntie Clara...just seeing her two weeks before she passed I prayed to god that she would get through her sickness to health. She looked so beautiful eventhough she was blowing her nose. I will be forever greatful that I was able to visit her before she passed on. I love you Auntie Clara.

Vilma Gordillo Arvayo

February 21, 2013

Clara you touch al our lives growing up.(Gordillos) You always had a smile for us. Thank you. My prayers are with your family.Love you.

February 21, 2013

Love you mom, forever in our hearts..I miss you already,you are not suffering anymore...rest in peace, love Diane and family

Michelle Luna

February 21, 2013

Auntie Clara.....your voice will always play in my mind. Your beautiful voice and smile. to all my cousins up north, I love you all very much and my prayers are with you.

February 21, 2013

Aunt Clara, your smile and kindness will always be remembered. It was always a joy visiting with you at Pine Flat. Love and prayers, Yvette & Glenn

My Auntie Clara...I love you!

Carmen Ramirez

February 21, 2013

My prayers & all my Love goes out to you all, Auntie Clara I will always remembered the amazing and beautiful lady you have always been . I've been truly Blessed that you were in my life, you were such a loving Auntie...You are going to be missed by so many people who loved you so much! you are know a Beautiful Angel in Heaven. Love you so much. Always Carmen Ramirez

Kim Gonzales

February 21, 2013

To Clara's family
Your all in my prayers, I'm sorry for your loss. God Blessed you all with an amazing mom, Stay strong take care of each other. It's not goodbye it's till we see you again. She will truly be missed, shes watching over you from heaven. Love you all very much.

Kim Gonzales

February 21, 2013

My prayers & love goes out to you all, Clara will always be remembered as an amazing woman. She's truly was blessed in her life and is a beautiful angel in heaven. RIP

February 21, 2013

Clara will always hold a special place in my life's memory because of her beautiful spirit she always carried with her. I will never forget this special lady

Henry /Pat Mesquita

February 21, 2013

Our condolences to Martin and all the Zavala family.

Your Grandkids - Nick,Sessy,Nicholas and Isaac

February 21, 2013

Rest in Peace Grandma Clara! GOD's kindgom gained an AMAZING ANGEL!We miss and love you so much!! You will always hold a SPECIAL Place in our Hearts!!Until we meet again... WE LOVE YOU!

Susie Aguilar

February 19, 2013

To the Zavala Family

My deepest condolences to all the family, a mother loves never dies..It will always remain deep in your hearts and souls.

Clara M. Zavala who has gone to her heavenly home, we all will cherish her memories made with her, so many good ones. A true beautiful person inside and out. My Mom loved her so much, she was a sweet soul...Now they can laugh in heaven free of pain.

MaryEllen Zavala

February 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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