Martha S. Zavala

MARTHA S. ZAVALA Martha went on to be with our Lord on April 9, 2003. She was born on July 29, 1936 in Durango, Mexico. She was the fifth of eight children born to Narcisco Soto and Geronima Arratia. She taught in primary education in Durango, Mexico, from 1953 until 1961. In 1961 she came to Fresno, CA, after marrying Eleazar "Chayo" Zavala. She went on to have two children, Noe and Ruth. She was a member of the First Spanish Baptist Church of Highway City for over 25 years. She was a blessing to all that knew her and she inspired many to follow Jesus. She is preceded in death by her parents, Narcisco Soto and Geronima Arratia; her sister, Paulina Soto Arratia; and her brothers, Jose Soto Arratia and Guillermo Soto Arratia. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Eleazar "Chayo" Zavala of Fresno, CA, her son Noe Zavala and wife Lorriane of Fresno, CA; her daughter, Ruth Alvarado and husband Raymond of Fresno, CA; her grandsons, Noe Jr., Ruben and Isaac Zavala; her granddaughters, Grace and Lisa Alvarado; her sisters, Guadalupe Soto Arratia adn Virginia Soto Arratia of Durango, Mexico; her brothers, Ruperto Soto Arratia of Colorado and Miguel Soto Arratia of Kansas; her family of the heart, Rufino and Valentine Munoz and the "Golden Girls." Martha was a loving person and will be missed by all that knew her. She will be in our hearts forever. Visitation will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Monday, April 14, 2003, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Wake Service will be at El Encino Community Church on Monday, April 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be at Lisle Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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