Photo courtesy of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home - Topeka
Topeka, Kansas
Ignacio ?John? Zarazua, 82, of Topeka, passed away on March 1st (which was his mother?s birthday) at the VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Pauline, Kansas on December 6, 1931 the son of Jose and Esther (Servantez) Zarazua.
John was a veteran in the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict.
He was a private Taxi Driver for the Yellow Cab Company.
John enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb. He enjoyed fishing, and was on several bowling leagues. He was an avid KU Basketball fan and enjoyed watching sporting events.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
John married Celia Morales on September 19, 1954. He is survived by three daughters, Cynthia (Paul Cebar) Zarazua of Milwaukee, WI, Diana Zarazua of Topeka, Elizabeth (Joe McCune) Zarazua of Topeka, five sons, Rojelio Zarazua and Ignacio J. Zarazua Jr. both of Topeka, Frank (Laurie) Zarazua of Ladera Ranch, CA, Richard (Paula) Zarazua of Lawrenceville, GA, and Tino (Claudia) Zarazua of Rancho Belago, CA, his siblings, Danny (Mary Ann) Zarazua, Lupe (Isabel) Zarazua, Ralph (Deb) Zarazua, Linda (Victor) Anguiano, Irene (Lupe) Flores, Vera Zarazua (Rick Mendoza) all of Topeka and Joe (Delores) Zarazua of Bellwood, IL, and sister-in-law, Victoria Zarazua, 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jesus, Ruben and Benny Zarazua and a sister, Mary Delores Zarazua.
John will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #604.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VA for gardening therapy and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Daddy I miss you so much. You are my reason for being a person who loves people and who loves making new friends. I know no strangers, because you taught me to talk and say hi to everyone. I love you mucho, much, mucho, my Daddy!
I cant wait for my kiss on my forehead. Give hugs to everyone and kiss my dogs for me. Adios Papa!
Diana Zarazua-Pennington
March 01, 2025 | Topeka, KS | Daughter
Dad, today I hold a heavy heart. I think of you often, and as I sit at my computer at work I am surrounded of your presence by my sign in screen, and the photos of you. I can not believe that it is nearing your one year of death. I never thought that I would have to be signing your guest book almost 11 months later. I miss your kisses on my forehead and I miss you always telling me to drive safe. I got in a fender bender last week and all I could her is you say "pendeja you should learn to...
January 20, 2015
DADDY, I MISS YOU VERY MUCH.. AS MY WEDDING DAY GETS CLOSER, I MISS YOU EVEN MORE.!
ELIZABETH (Lizzy) ZARAZUA
July 14, 2014
Mr. Zarazua,as I grew up as a child knowing Him,then later,Johnny,was the most spectacular Mexican Man I knew on so many levels. Johnny had a warm demeanor,a very generous heart as that He took my Mom,Mary Rocha,as He always called her,ANYWHERE she needed to go,and there aren't too many men out there today that look after their buddy's widows like this anymore,which is what made Johnny so spectacular. Johnny was a main fixture of 3rd & Lake;He WAS East Topeka. I was so honored to really enjoy...
Cynthia Rocha
March 12, 2014 | Hemet, CA
To the Zarazua Family:
Hold on the the memories and he will be in your hearts forever. John was a good friend of my dad's (Ben Ortiz) I have known him all of my life. My he rest in peace. It will be hard not seeing him sitting on his porch waving as you go by.
Sylvia Ortiz
March 10, 2014 | Topeka, KS
Condolences to the Zarazua family,John will be remembered and never forgotten for all who knew him.
Billy & Debra Woods
March 08, 2014 | Overland Park, KS
We are so very sorry for your loss. The Rocha family extends our condolences.
Chris & Patricia Rocha
Patricia Rocha
March 07, 2014 | Topeka, KS
Our deepest condolences to all the Zarazua family and peace be with you. On behalf of the Tiscareno family.
Barbara Tiscareno-Worford
March 07, 2014 | Topeka, KS
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 07, 2014