In Loving Memory

Anthony Manuel Zabala

12/26/1937

06/4/2014

Manuel (Tony) Anthony Zabala age 76 lived in Sparks when he went home with Jesus Christ his Lord on the morning of June 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with pancreas cancer, peacefully passed holding the hands of Angels who led him to Jesus and our Father. Tony was born in Fernley Nevada on December 26, 1937 to Sofie Bernal Zabala and Manuel Zabala. He attended Sparks High School and graduated in 1956 who went on to serve his country in the Army and the National Guard from 1958 - 1963 , after an honorable discharge, Tony went to work in the fencing industry for 50+ years, becoming well known with contractors or other business and residential owners he then became an owner of his own company A-Z Fencing for 54 years through-out the Sparks, Reno, and Carson City area. Semi-retiring in 2013 to his son Tony N Zabala Jr., Tony also enjoyed bowling, shooting a game of pool but his most fun time place was at the Copenhagen Bar in Sparks where he found relaxation with his beer and shots of tequila. Tony was also a member of Elks Lodge Reno, Nevada for 35(+) years. And when you didn't find him on the job site or relaxing then on a warm day it was a sure bet to see him with his Rayban sunglasses on taking a cruise in his 1982 Corvette.

Tony is survived by his wife Anita Zabala of 48 years of marriage on July 24, 1966, his children Marian Cordova Zabala, Tony Zabala and Julie Zabala-Duenas, his grand children Anthony Cordova, Felicia Cordova, Michael Cordova, Evette Macias, Angelica Macias, Dylan Zabala, and Sergio Duenas, and 5 great grand children. Also survived by his brother Joseph Zabala of Sparks, Nevada and half-sister Maria Magdelena Martinez of Oxnard, California and half-brother Roberto Ambriz of Tulancingo, Mexico and many nieces and nephews of the Sparks-Reno area.

A viewing will take place at Walton's Sparks Funeral Home on Saturday June 7, 2014 from 11 am until 3 PM. There will be a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday June 10, 2014 at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery.

Please leave your condolence messages in the Book of Memories at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Jun. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Zabala

14 Entries

Robert Fisher

June 11, 2014

My condolence to Tony's family. So sad to hear of his passing.
Tony and I were classmate graduating from Sparks High School in 1956.
Other classmates and I would have lunch with Tony and talk of the great time we had growing up.
Tony was a great guy with a great personality and will surely be missed by all.

Bob Fisher

Mary L. Agurardo-Ross

June 10, 2014

To Tony's Family,

Please accept my condolences upon the loss of your loved one.
I knew Tony from the time we were in elementary school.He sure could make me laugh.
May your memories be a source of comfort during this difficult time.

With Sympathy.
Mary L. Aguardo-Ross

June 10, 2014

Please accept my sympathy for the loss your loved one.

I knnew Tony from the time we were in elementary school. He was such a character when we were kids and became such a nice man.

I also baby-sat for his sister Jessie.

Gia Villella

June 9, 2014

Will miss you lots Tony!! Loved by so many. You were such a wonderful Man. Now rest with the Angels! Thoughts and many prayers to the family!!

Cindy McTier

June 9, 2014

RIP Tio; You are at peace now and will be greatly missed. God Bless.

Virginia Villalobos

June 7, 2014

Im gonna miss you Tio, when I'm out riding my bike that I see you outside working on your lawn. You lived a beautiful life, enjoyed your trips to Mexico. Now you will have to deal with your golden sisters. Keep them in line tio. Give my mom a big hug for me k. My prayers are with my tia and family. Love ya?

Julio Puentes

June 7, 2014

May god keep you with all his other angels ?? R.I.P. Tony Z, save a nice spot for us when it's our time to join you?

Adrean Rodriguez

June 7, 2014

You were a wonderful man and loved by so many.You will be missed very much..may you rest in peace always Señor Tony Zabala

Sofia Rodriguez-Reyes

June 7, 2014

Mi querido nino y tio..you are a wonderful amazing man..you always guided me in the right path.
I will always cherish every moment we had and keep you close in my heart. I will look out for mi nina and the family the best i can and be there for all of them whenever they need me. And i will definitely keep bear and snowball stocked with goodies. I know that you are happy and free of pain and at peace now..I love you so much and i will always miss you and think of you often. Cuidate mucho nino may you R.I.P always

Ana/ your niece Aguilar

June 7, 2014

You are with God now uncle Tony!

My uncle Tony giving me away on my wedding day! July 30 2007

Ana Aguilar

June 7, 2014

I'm very sad and sorry to hear of the passing of my wonderful uncle Tony. My condolence and prayers are with my Aunt Annie and family, may God be with all of you in these difficult time.

Nancy Manfredi

June 7, 2014

Sorry to hear about Tony. He went to school with me from Robert Mitchell all the way through Sparks High. It sounds like he had a good life with a caring family. What more can one ask for? With sympathy to all of you. Nancy Petrini Manfredi

carolyn quadrio

June 7, 2014

DearTony You were always a friend and I will think of you often with warm feelings and gladness. God speed,say hi to Hank. Love Carolyn

Stephen and Colleen Lemus

June 7, 2014

We will greatly miss seeing you
Our prayers go out to the family

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