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Lorenzo Felix Zavala

1939 - 2017

Lorenzo Felix Zavala obituary, 1939-2017, McAllen, TX

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Mercedes

236 South Ohio St.

Mercedes, Texas

Lorenzo Zavala Obituary

McAllen - Lorenzo Felix Zavala, 77, was called home by our Lord on July 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mercedes, TX to Felix and Guadalupe Zavala on September 5, 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, +Frances Aileen Zavala; siblings, Pete Zavala, Elogio Leal, and Eva Leal Vega. He is survived by children, Belinda Aileen Ruiz, Celina Garza, Lorenzo Felix Zavala, Jr. (Martha); grandchildren, Javier Garza, Jennifer Aileen Ruiz, Nina Marie Perez (Albert), Alyssa Anne Ruiz; great grandchildren, Lexus Aileen Garza, Zakary Garza, Khloe Aileen Perez; brother, Rolando Zavala (+Maria), sister, Ascension Gonzalez (Jose) numerous other relatives and friends and his beloved cat, Felix.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 1:00pm until 9:00pm with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00pm at Rudy Garza Funeral Home, Mercedes, TX. We will depart the funeral home at 8:30am on Friday, July 7, 2017 for a 9:00am Funeral Service at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Mercedes, TX. Interment will follow at RGV Texas Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Rudy Garza Funeral Home

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Published by The Monitor on Jul. 6, 2017.

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Aida Cantu

July 8, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Zavala family. Belinda, Celina, Felix I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn't be there but you are in my prayers. May God bless you and grant you peace during this difficult time.

Oralia Hernandez

July 7, 2017

Our most sincere condolences to all the Zavala family. Felix, Belinda, Celina. He was a great man and a good friend. Rip

David & Noemi Ruelas

July 6, 2017

Our condolences to the Zavala family. May he be enjoying the fruits of his labor in heaven. No tears, no sadness but pure joy to be in the presence of God. Rest in peace Felix.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

6

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Mercedes

236 South Ohio St., Mercedes, TX 78570

Jul

6

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Mercedes

236 South Ohio St., Mercedes, TX 78570

Jul

7

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Mercedes

236 South Ohio St., Mercedes, TX 78570

Jul

7

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

Mercedes, TX

Jul

7

Interment

RGV Texas Veterans Cemetery

Mission, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Rudy Garza Funeral Home - Mercedes

236 South Ohio St., Mercedes, TX 78570

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