David Zapata

October 13, 1941 - August 31, 2017

David Zapata, 75, of Kingsville, TX passed away on August 31, 2017 in San Patricio County. He was born on October 13, 1941 in Kingsville, TX to Jose and Marciela Zapata. He was a retired warehouse manager for Allen’s Furniture. He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, and an alumnist of St. Martin Catholic School. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana M. Zapata; two step-sons, Darrel Gene Decal, and Alexander Decal; and one step-daughter, Gloria Jean Decal. Survivors include four sons, John (Patricia) Zapata of Sedalia, MO, Edward Decal of Royse City, Steven (Lupita) Decal of Sugarland, and Enrique (Valerie) Decal of Kemper; one daughter, Carmen (Ricky) Falcon of King Ranch; four brothers, Jose Enrique (Gloria) Zapata of Victoria, Joel (Marilys) Zapata of Brownsville, Arturo (Jeannie) Zapata of San Antonio, Greg (Genie) Zapata of Mission; four sisters, San Juanita Hernandez of Corpus Christi, Maria N. (Domingo) Galindo of Corpus Christi, Lupita (Wayne) Mauro of Pflugerville, and Amparo (Mauro) Garcia of Corpus Christi; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thurs., 09-07-2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held on Thurs., 09-07-2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on Fri., 09-08-2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church with Father Naul Ordonez officiating and Deacon Raul Rosales assisting. Burial will be held at Chamberlain Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.