Born in Moorhead, MN, he lived most of his life in Edinburg, TX. Esequiel married the love of his life 37 years ago, and together they raised a beautiful family teaching them the word of God and good values. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His pride and joy was his loving grandchildren. Esequiel enjoyed cars, racing, especially Ford; Esequiel also enjoyed collecting firearms and knives. He was a man of faith and had a ministry at Christian Life Church. His unique personalities, his charming charisma, and his wise advised are going to be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Mr. Zarate is survived by his beloved wife, Elisabet Zarate; three children, Jonathan Jeremy Zarate, Erika (Thomas) Pheanis, Priscilla Zarate; five grandchildren, Jon Luke Zarate, Aiden Jeremy Zarate, Thomas Pheanis, Maximus Pheanis, and Emma Rae Pheanis.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr. A Christian funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.
Due to the current situation all family and friends are required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
Funeral services are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.