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Zulema Davila Obituary
1935-2021
ZULEMA DÁVILA, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on All Saints Day, November 1, 2021. She was born December 9, 1935 in El Alamo Vallecillo NL, Mexico to Juan and Francisca Cavazos. She married the love of her life, Daniel Dávila, on July 6, 1952 in Monterrey, NL, Mexico and together they had five children. She happily lived out her vocation as a loyal wife, exceptional mother, faithful servant of God and active community volunteer. As immigrants that truly valued education, she and her husband inspired their children to graduate from the UH, Harvard, Texas A&M, UH Law School and UT School of Law.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years and her beloved son Jaime Dávila. She is survived by her sister Emma Cavazos de Buentello; her children: Daniel Dávila, Jr. (Zina), Maricela Dávila-Salinas (Liborio), Sergio Dávila (Tiffany) and Former State Representative Diana Dávila Martínez (Román); her grandchildren: Laura Salinas-Pruneda (Jose), Liborio Salinas, Jr. (Esmeralda), Daniel Dávila, III (Allison), Nancy Huerta (Noe), Jaime Salinas (Rocio), Natalie Dávila, Diego Martínez, Gabriela Dávila, Victoria Dávila, Andrés Martínez, J. Dominic Dávila; and great grandchildren: Jimmy Salinas, Mia Salinas, Lia Salinas, Eduardo Pruneda, Ruby Dávila, Camila Huerta, Mateo Huerta, Lucy Dávila, Andrea Huerta and arriving soon Jaime Salinas, Jr.
Visitation will take place Sunday, November 7th at Felix H. Morales Funeral Home from 5-8 pm with a Rosary at 6 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 8th, 1 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church, 4015 Sherman. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale.
In lieu of flowers, please honor her passion for education by sending a donation to Jaime Dávila Elementary, 7610 Dahlia, Houston 77012, with "In Memory of Zulema Dávila" on check note or the UT Law, 727 E. Dean Keeton St, Austin 78705 with "Jaime Dávila Endowed Scholarship" on check note.
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Beba Dávila Neelley
November 8, 2021
I can still hear her voice, her cheerful laugh, her "Bebita linda!" I can still feel her hugs and besitos. I can still taste her arroz that she always brought to my Mami. I can still see her pain when Jaime left. I can still see her joy when surrounded by her children. I can still hear her heart break when Tío Daniel passed. But most of all, I can still see her alive in each of my cousins. Daniel, Maricela, Sergio, Diana. And her grandchildren. And her great grandchildren. Because she nurtured every seed. Tended them. Saw them bloom. And then she rested, knowing she did her best. And she did. I am so honored to be her sobrina. I am so blessed with my cousins. I am so proud to be a Dávila. I love you, mi Tía linda.
Diane Madrid
November 8, 2021
My condolences to you and your family.
John and Pearl Rosales
November 8, 2021
November 8, 2021
We extend our condolences and prayers to the Dávila, Cavazos, Salinas, Martínez, Pruneda and Huerta families. Our fondest memories of Mrs Zulema Dávila occurred through out the many years at Blessed Sacrament Church, such as Sunday Mass, Guadalupanas Breakfast, Lotería, Holy Days celebrations, parish bazaars, fund raisers and many more. My wife Pearl on her lunch hour had many happy surprise encounters with both Mr & Mrs Dávila and Mr & Mrs Caballero at the downtown Foley´s great Red Apple Day sales. With great anticipation they shared the excitement of finding the best bargain of the day. Coupons in hand Zulema´s eyes would light up in finding her prize. It was great fun!!! We will miss her sparkling eyes and beautiful smile but we know she is with her beloved husband Daniel in Heaven. Señora Zulema Dávila era un gran dama y que en paz descanse.
John & Pearl Rosales
Familia Elias Cortina Davila
November 5, 2021
Our sympathy and prayers for the Davila family. May she rest in eternal peace. We will always remember her beautiful smile and gentle soul.
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