William Byron Zapata obituary, Round Lake Beach, IL

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William Byron Zapata

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Andrés Felipe Ortiz Zapata

September 8, 2025

han pasado tantos años y es dificil aceptar que no estas, este mes cumplo una de las promesas que hice el día que te despedí, me encantaría poder abrazarte hermano y celebrar contigo, gracias por acompañarme desde donde estes, vives en mi mente y en mi corazón, tu recuerdo me inspira a seguir adelante. te extraño mucho!

Alex

August 21, 2024

I still think about Will from time to time. Prior to him passing away I had a dream where he and his brother were on a bike riding in Colombia not sure what it meant. Sorry Will for not keeping in touch. God bless your family.

Sofia

April 29, 2023

I never would have that this would ever happen. He is the person I love the most in the world. It´s so hard to carry on my life without him but I know that this is what he wants for my family.

Alvaro Vinueza

September 7, 2020

Will was my friend and it always will be . I say my prayers every month since I couldn't delete our schedule Team meeting. Semper Fidelis

William Kelly

January 10, 2019

I worked with Will as one of his vendors. I found it an extreme pleasure working with him, he was always extremely courteous, kind, a soft demeanor, just one great person.
I also found Will to be one of those people that you met in life, and left an indelible footprint.
Working with a fellow Colombiano was an additional, and welcome, bonus for me.
Two+ years on, I still recollect our business relationship as if it were yesterday, and he is sorely missed.
Que Dios bendiga tu alma, y tu familia.

Andres Zapata

September 11, 2018

I always live in my heart. I miss you Little Brother

William boy

Andrés Ortiz zapata

October 31, 2016

Leer todos los mensajes abajo y saber que tantos te amabamos, que muchos te consideramos una persona intachable y siempre positivo. Te extraño tanto hermanito.hablar a tu celular cada vez que jugaba la selección y escuchar tu risa.extraño tus consejos,tu voz. Ahora se que estás al lado de DIOS feliz y tranquilo. Tengo la esperanza que pronto nos encontremos y compartiremos todo lo que faltó en esta tierra.Te amo hermanito

Rachel Hector Castillo

October 2, 2016

We will miss you Will your laugh smile and your great personality. It was a shock to us to hear about your passing. May you rest in Paradise until we all meet again. The Castillo Family

Andres Zapata

September 20, 2016

They spend days and even hard to understand q you left this world. I miss you so much. Your legacy , your babies , your memory alive for us .. I love you so little hand . Always I told you ... you were , are and will be my example to follow. RIPAndres felipe ortiz zapata. Hermano de sangre

Brian & Sarah Huntley

September 13, 2016

We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Will's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Chicago

Andres Zapata

September 18, 2016

Kimberley Brooks

September 18, 2016

I only got to meet Will once just after Sofia was born but I've known Brenda for a while. I know, through Brenda, how special he was and how much she cared for him. May God bless and keep him. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family always.

Vince Barros

September 16, 2016

I will miss you my friend. One of the best guys I have ever known. May god bless over your wonderful family.

September 16, 2016

Sorry for your loss, he was a good man.

Jennifer Bills/Ben Sims Bills/Sims

September 16, 2016

Our Prayers are with you and your family Jenny. I know how much you loved your brother and his precious family. May God help provide peace and comfort to you and your family.

"Lord bring your comfort and peace to strengthen loved ones in this time of sorrow"

Jennifer Bills/Ben Sims

September 16, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family Jenny! I am so sorry to hear of your loss many many prayers have been sent to Heaven for you and your families healing. God Bless you all.

Karen Medeiros

September 14, 2016

My sincerest condolenses to the family. Will was a great person whom we will truly miss here at CVS Health.

Trinh Nguyen

September 14, 2016

My condolences to Will's family. RIP, Will

Trinh Nguyen, coworker.

John Madigan

September 14, 2016

Will was my very good friend who just happened to be a customer too. Any project we were engaged in with the CVS IT team was always a pleasure when Will was involved. My sincere condolences to Brenda and their children and family. What a wonderful professional and great family man. I miss you Will already. RIP my Brother.

Omar Arturo Caicedo Ortiz

September 14, 2016

Quiero mmanifestar, de todo corazón, en nombre de mi família y en el mío propio, el sentido dolor en nuetra alma por la pérdida de William, no solo por ser un gran hombre, sino también por ser un familiar muy querido, un papá excelente, un hijo inmejorable, un hermano cariñoso. Dios bendiga la vida de William y acerque su alma al paraíso. Mi mama (Isabel) lo quería mucho y nos enseño a quererlo, ahora estarán juntos al lado de Dios Padre.Omar, Janeth y família. Ipiales - Colombia

Scott Hosler

September 14, 2016

Rest in peace Will!

My sincere condolences to the Zapata family. Will was a stellar person. I only knew him from work, but I have no doubt that his work ethic and demeanor in the office was exactly how he lived his life outside of work.

I talked to Will every morning on our Production Support morning health check calls. He was always prompt, well prepared, and supportive.

He will be missed, but not forgotten.

Your friend,
Scott Hosler

Cathy Mueller

September 13, 2016

I am in shock. Sending lots of prayers to the Zapata family. I worked at Caremark and Will was the top IT guy there!! He was awesome -- always took the time to explain things -- and always had a smile on his face. May God bless Will, his family, and his friends. May he rest in peace.

Lee

September 13, 2016

My condolences to the family. I worked with WIl at AT&T. He was quiet, but was easy going and kind. Again.. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Marge Waldschmidt

September 13, 2016

I did not know Will but I wanted to let the family know that I am thinking of them and praying for them at this very difficult time.

Aldona Birmantas

September 13, 2016

I'm still in shock, can't believe he's gone. Such a nice and helpful guy. Rest in peace, Will.

Jason and Beth Garrish

September 13, 2016

Though we never knew Will personally. I have worked with his Sister, Jenny for many years. She talked about you and your family with love. Condolences and heartfelt prayers for your family during this time.

Brenda Zapata

September 13, 2016

I looked up his obituary only to look at his photo. It warms my heart to read these comments and know that others were able to see the guy he was. We are still struggling to come to terms with his death. I don't know if I will ever be able to accept this as reality. He was loved so deeply by his family and we have comfort in knowing he loved us the same. I am so happy to have spent the last 10 years with him, through the good and bad. He will always be the love of my life. Our family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.

Rachel Wanland

September 13, 2016

Will was one of the nicest people I have ever had the fortune of knowing. We had worked together for many years and shared an abundance of laughter. He was upbeat, positive and always willing to help anyone that needed it. You were my cube mate, but more importantly, my dear friend. I'm not sure how to get through work without your smile. I miss you terribly buddy and may you rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to Brenda, his children and many family and friends.

Daryl Unrein

September 13, 2016

I've known Will for 24 years and considered him one of my best friends. I lived with him for a year and half, he stood up in our wedding and was just an all around great guy. I lost touch with him somewhat when we moved to California 2 years ago, but my wife and I always considered him like family. We will truly miss you and our deepest condolences to Brenda and family.

Susie

September 13, 2016

I worked with Wil at Motorola- years back - very nice person . My prayers are with his family.

Daryl & Rosa Unrein

September 13, 2016

R.I.P. Dear and beloved friend Will. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. We will forever cherished the moments we had together. Friendship doesn't count miles its measured by the heart.
Brenda, you are a strong beautiful Mother and wife, your little girls need you and will guide you through this hard times.

God bless always.

John Russell

September 13, 2016

Prayers to the Zapata family during this tough time. Worked with Will at CVS, he was a great person to work with.

John Russell

September 13, 2016

Prayers to the Zapata family during this tough time. Worked with Will at CVS, he was a great person to work with.

Tiffany Berg

September 13, 2016

I met Will at Caremark and we went to school together. He was a great person and always willing to help. You will be miss! My condolences to the Zapata family. May he rest in peace.

September 13, 2016

Will was always a quiet and respectful guy, my condolences to the Zapata family.

David Naden

September 13, 2016

Will was always very helpful, kind and considerate on each interaction I had with him at work. My prayers go out to his family.

Phil Johnson

September 13, 2016

Will, you will truly missed buddy. Condolences to the family. RIP

Tom Eshelman

September 13, 2016

Will was true Gentlemen, he was always willing to go out of his way to help others. I had the great pleasure to work and get to know him over the past several years. what an Honor... Remember the good times, as they are what will help guide you through this very hard period.
My Prayers go out to Brenda and the family.

Maria

September 13, 2016

My deepest condolences to Will's family he was a wonderful person always willing to help in anything he can. He will be dearly miss. God Bless Him

Ashok (Andy) Shah

September 13, 2016

Will and I worked in IT at Mt. Prospect pharmacy. We had a great relations and talk about everything. My prayers are with Zapata family. RIP my friend ! you will be missed.

Lee Hutchinson

September 13, 2016

My sincere sympathies to Will's family and colleagues. I wish everyone peace, comfort and hope during these difficult times.

I never met Will in person, but worked with him by phone several dozen times the last few years. So, I feel like I know him. We had enjoyable and pleasant conversations after taking care of the work at hand.

His presence will be sorely missed.

William Jeffries

September 13, 2016

Will and I sat across from each other at work for a period of time before he left to work at Caremark. He was quiet and humble. It didn't take long for us to connect. We shared laughs and intellectual conversation. By the time he left I had grown to respect him a great deal.

My deepest condolences to his family.

September 13, 2016

My condolences to the Zapata family. Will was a great person and always willing to help

Josh Laughman

September 13, 2016

Will was a well liked and generous person. He was a dear friend to me since I worked with him for the past couple of years. We talked everyday and I am going to miss him deeply. I send my prayers to the Zapata Family in this tragic matter. RIP my dear friend!

Kimberly White

September 13, 2016

My condolences to the Zapata family.

Dennis Wier

September 13, 2016

Will was a great guy, and it was my pleasure to know him. I met him at Caremark and he was always willing to go the extra distance to help you. My sincere condolences to his family and may he have a peaceful rest.

Raul Gonzalez

September 13, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Raul Gonzalez

September 13, 2016

May God bless the family in this time of sorrow. He is in our thoughts and prayers and will be missed. Awesome co-worker!!!

Vladimir Vinueza

September 13, 2016

Will my friend . I will miss you .God Bless You. Semper Fidelis

Justen’s Round Lake Funeral Home

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September 10, 2016

Sep

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Justen’s Round Lake Funeral Home

222 North Rosedale Court, Round Lake, IL 60073

Sep

16

Service

7:00 p.m.

Justen’s Round Lake Funeral Home

222 North Rosedale Court, Round Lake, IL 60073

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