Dolores passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born April 16, 1928 in Guadalupe, CA to Julius and Mary Nonella. In 1945, soon after graduating high school, the family moved to Salida, CA. There, she met the love of her life, Louie Zambruno. They were married in October of 1949. Together they farmed peaches, almonds, walnuts, and grapes. Dolores loved donating her time for charitable causes, but her first priority was her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Louie and son Dennis. She is survived by her sister Joan Corn of Modesto, son David (Lori) of Hughson, CA., daughter-in-law Dixie Zambruno of Noti, OR. Grandsons Nick Zambruno of Hughson, CA., A.J. (Ryan) Zambruno of Hughson, CA and Sean Zambruno of Veneta, OR. Dolores was a member of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in Hughson, and California Women for Agriculture.
A Rosary will be held at Lakewood Heritage Chapel on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Lakewood Heritage Chapel at 11am., with a burial immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Danielle's Gift at P.O. Box 311, Hughson, CA 95326, or at www.daniellesgift.org and Community Hospice at 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356 or at hospiceheart.org
