Eduardo G. Zapata

Eduardo (Eddie) G. Zapata, 65, of Corpus Christi, TX went to be with our Lord on October 13, 2022 after a three-year courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on July 27, 1957 to Oscar J. and Melba Garcia Zapata of Sinton, TX. He was raised in Sinton and graduated college from The University of Texas-Austin. He will always be remembered for his love of life and adventure. Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Oscar J. Zapata, and is survived by his mother, Melba Zapata-Pawlik, his son Quinton, his brothers Oscar (Velma), Bobby (Phyllis), and sister Velma Garcia (Orlando), numerous nieces and nephews and Norma Chapa, his longtime friend who was near and dear to his heart.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff from Christus Hospice for their care. A private burial will be held at a later date.

A celebration of life for Eduardo will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel, 4901 Everhart Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78411. A holy rosary will occur Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Everhart, 4901 Everhart Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78411.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CageMillsFuneralDirectors.com for the Zapata family.