Carlos Eduardo Zaldo

Carlos "Pappy" Zaldo, 75, passed away on August 5th, 2025. Born in El Paso, TX in 1949, he resided in Glendale, AZ and the White Mountains for most of his life. A hardworking, caring, and family oriented man, Carlos was always willing to lend a hand wherever it was needed, and was known to lecture his children and extended family members about "roots" and the importance of family. Having driven a truck his whole life, he enjoyed his retirement working on his property in the White Mountains, and cruising whenever possible. "I'll buy you lunch" was his favorite saying, and he always followed through on it.

Carlos will be missed immensely by everyone whose life he touched. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Judy Zaldo, daughter Elizabeth Plass (husband Glenn), son Charles "Ricardo" Zaldo (wife Sandra), grandchildren Amaya, Derek, and Jaxon Zaldo, brothers Bruno, Ricardo, and William Zaldo and sister Nina Zaldo. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Pancho. He was preceded in death by parents Victor Zaldo and Beatriz Zaldo Harvey, stepfather James Harvey, sister Carmen Van Damme, and brother Victor Zaldo.

Carlos' wish was for his ashes to be scattered along the Mogollon Rim, close to the property he loved so much, along with his beloved wife and pet dog, when they are ready to join him in the afterlife. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Friends and family will be notified at that time.

Until then, if you'd like to honor and remember Carlos, pop open a cold one and play some mariachi music for him.