Teresa S. Zapata

August 6, 1928 - December 4, 2020

Teresa S. Zapata, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 4, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born in Kingsville, Texas, on August 6, 1928, to Diego and Teresa Sanchez. Ms. Zapata was a graduate of H.M. King High School. In her 30’s, she became a nurse’s aide and while raising five children, completed the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program at Bee County College. For over 30 years, she enjoyed a career in nursing at Kleberg County Hospital and Spohn Kleberg Memorial Hospital. She was a life time member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church. Ms. Zapata was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Francisco Sanchez, San Juana Rios and Gertrudis Sanchez; her sons, Carlos S. Zapata and Daniel S. Zapata; and her daughter-in-law, Irma H. Zapata. She is survived by her children, Julian S. Zapata of Austin, Texas, Christina Zapata-Arroyo (Richard) of Port Lavaca, Texas, and Juan David Zapata of O’Fallon, Illinois; her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth M. Zapata of Portland, Oregon, and her grandchildren, Andriana Solis (Robert) of Portland, Oregon, Daniel Zapata Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, Diego Zapata of Ricardo, Texas, and Luis Alberto Zapata of Aurora, Colorado. Ms. Zapata’s family is planning a celebration of her life with a Funeral Mass, Sat., 08-07-2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church with Father Alfredo Villarreal officiating. A Interment will follow at Chamberlain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, St. Martin’s Catholic Church or Teresa S. Zapata Memorial Scholarship fund established by the family.