Ben Benny M. Zarate

Ben Benny M. Zarate obituary, San Antonio, TX

Ben Benny M. Zarate

Ben Zarate Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2006.
Ben Benny M. Zarate, 63, passed away in his home on January 11, 2006. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; children, Patti, Cindy, Michele, John and Jim; children in law, Bob, Jesse, Franny and Monica; grandchildren, Jessica, Mallory, Kyle, Michael, Ashleigh, Weston, Alexis, Angel, Amanda and Jaelyn; siblings, Blas, Carrie and Sergio; and numerous friends. He was actively involved in both church and community. His greatest love was spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. To know him was to love him. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio, 311 Probandt, San Antonio, TX 78204; San Antonio Food Bank, 4311 Director Drive, San Antonio, TX 78219; or St. Andrew Lutheran Church Mission Sandwich Fund.

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