ADAM ZEPEDA SR.

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I kept the faith". Adam Zepeda, Sr., a World War II veteran, entered Paradise with his Lord and Savior Jesus "Yeshua" after a brief illness on Monday June 15, 2009. He was born April 11, 1926 to Mariano and Josefa Zepeda in Mercedes, Texas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucy Gomez Zepeda; two brothers, German Saldivar and Joe Zepeda; and sister, Eva Zepeda. He is survived by his 8 children, Mary Helen Villarreal and husband, Joe; Adam Zepeda, Jr. and wife, Isabel; Olga Cuellar and husband, Robert; Diana Ridout and husband, Dave; Sylvia Gonzalez and husband, Gamaliel; Elva Gray, Mark Zepeda and wife, Peggy; Manuel Zepeda, 23 grandchildren, 19 great-grand children and 2 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Caleb Gonzalez, Travis Cuellar, Jacob Zepeda, Zachary Gray, Michael Zepeda, and Rusty Villarreal. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ezra Zepeda, Matthew Zepeda, Isaac Zepeda, Vincent Cauntay, J.T. Thibodeaux, David Zepeda, and Aaron Gonzalez. A prayer service will be held at 7pm Thursday June 18, 2009 at Primera Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10am Friday June 19, 2009 at Primera Baptist Church with burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Adam was known by a lot of people in the community because of his 35 years as a line service man for West Texas Utilities. He was also known for his contagious smile and if you knew him or even met him for the first time you heard about his Jesus. Dad - we love you and will miss you, Soldier. Grandpa - we will all remember that Soldiers never die they just fade away.

June 20, 2009

your parents were very encourgeing We will never for get them

June 19, 2009
MR AND MRS,JULIAN. H. MARTINEZ
THIS WAS A MAN WHO REALLY SHOWED THAT HE WAS A MAN OF GOD.THERE WAS ALWAYS A SMILE UPON HIS FACE.THE LOVE OF GOD RADIATED WITH EACH SMILE HE GAVE.WE WANT ALL HIS FAMILY TO KNOW THAT HE MADE AN IMPACT ON OUR LIVES.HE SHOWED US WHAT A TRUE CHRISTIAN IS ALL ABOUT.OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL HIS LOVED ONES.

June 19, 2009
Les and Becca Perez
No one can replace a beautiful life, the goodness of a heart, the integrity of one soul. We loved Adam and all of the Zepedas. We were so very fortunate to share him with all of you.

June 18, 2009
Richard Wilborn
A Son...A Brother...A Soldier...A Husband...A Father...A Grandfather...A Christian...A Man. No better example of each then Adam. Farewell. You leave many wonderful memories for your family to treasure. Richard Wilborn

June 18, 2009
Sandra Saldivar Harding
Tio I loved you so much. You were closer than a second Uncle to me you were my loving caring Tio. I would of gave anything for you. I love you and will miss you so so much..

June 18, 2009
Jody Wilborn
To the Zepeda family,You all have a father to be very proud of.I could not think of a better man that i have ever meet in my life.He was a true example of what a father should be.He will be truly missed but remembered in his children who carry in them everything he stood for.

June 18, 2009
amy escobedo pena
I am sorry about your dad olga. I know you are a strong lady but i also know the pain of losing a parent. We will always remember his smile and his kindness everytime we saw him at the store. We still love yall very much! May GOD BLESS your family and comfort yalls pain your father got the best gift and i can already see his smile! luv amyand johnny pena bryan michael alyssa rodriguez

June 17, 2009
Robert Ramirez
My Brother Adam, Turely you are a man after God's own heart. I thank God for your kindsness, soft voice, and a loving and true smile. You were always pleasant to see. God's peace was always present when you were near. Your children were truely blessed to have a father as you. You were a great example to you children on life, friendship, and how to be a servant and how to love the Lord. You always showed peace and now I know that you are in peace. You will be missed, but when I see your children I will always be reminded of you. It was an honor to known a man as you. Robert Ramirez

June 17, 2009
Travis Cuellar
Gpa we love you and will truly miss you. We know that you are in the Lord's hands so even though we cry for a moment...we are now celebrating your life and the time the Lord gave you to us. Love you gpa...see ya soon your

June 17, 2009
Delores Herrera Gonzalez
Dear Zepeda Family, What a joyous reunion in heaven, your parents and mine! I can't count the number of times we all sat in my parents kitchen eating and laughing like one happy family. Rejoice because God is with you now and always. Your sister in Christ, Delores

June 17, 2009
Dotty
I had the privileged of meeting Mr.Zepeda only a few days ago. We sat and chatted in the hospital waiting room. He was so nice and cheerful. there are no words to say how much he touched me in such a short time. May God bless and keep his family. You are in my prayers.

June 17, 2009
Olga
Dear Family, I know how difficult it has been for us to have lost our Daddy. We didn't even get to say goodby but we surely did let him know how much we loved him by just being at his bed side and holding his hand, stroking his head, tapping his back, feeding him, sending him a card/roses, bringing him a taco, calling him on the phone, helping him to his chair and making him smile in spite of his pain. You all were good troopers for our Soldier. God bless everyone of you and you know what Dad would tell us...