He was married to Beatrice Zarate for 27 beautiful years, and they in Houston, Texas. Together they raised 6 beautiful children.
Mario is survived by: His wife Beatrice Zarate. Daughters Patricia Ortiz ( Victor ), Cristy Meza ( Richard ), Debbie Mendoza ( Ramon ), Lisa Torres ( Bobby ). Sons Lando Zarate ( Michelle), Erik Morales (Ilza ). Sisters Ida Silva, Hilda Lopez, Nora DeVore. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ismael Zarate and Evangelina Zarate, and one sister Belinda Jacobs, and one brother Ismael A. Zarate.
Mario worked for 41 years at the Pasadena Refinery as a machinery operator. For those who know Mario know that he loved to travel, he loved sports, and he was a die hard Astros fan. Last but not least we can't forget the love he had for his plants and for gardening, he truly had a green thumb.
A visitation for Mario will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a rosary to begin at 7:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral will occur Friday, July 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A committal will occur Friday, July 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Following the committal will be a reception from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.
Pallbearers will be: David Sanchez, Genaro Cortez, Nathan Cortez, Jonue Martinez, Jason Mendoza, Erik Morales, and Samuel Zarate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Zarate family. The family would also like to thank all of his doctors and nurses at St. Luke's Hospital for being so compassionate and caring towards him.
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