Zenaida Marlene Corona

Zenaida Marlene Corona

“Zee” • “Little Zee”

December 22, 1999 – October 24, 2025

Zenaida Marlene Corona, lovingly known as Zee or Little Zee, was born on December 22, 1999, in San Jose, California, and passed away on October 24, 2025. She spent her life in Hayward and San Jose, where her strength, intelligence, and vibrant personality left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew her.

Zenaida had a strong and independent spirit. She was a fierce advocate for herself and her loved ones — ambitious, determined, and deeply thoughtful. She was exceptionally bright, with a natural gift for debate and an incredible memory. She also was artistically inclined and loved fashion, make up and nails.

Her thoughtfulness showed in countless ways, especially in how she loved to shower her friends’ children with gifts — often “just because.” Zenaida found joy in music, concerts, festivals, and traveling, but her greatest happiness came from making precious memories with her beloved son, Zeus. He was her world, her purpose, and the brightest light in her life.

Family and Loved Ones

Zenaida is survived by her son Zeus Baeza; her father Sylvester Corona; her mother Michele Dillon; her sisters Carissa Castro and Vanessa Corona; her brothers Miguel Rivas and Joshua Sosa; her sister-in-law Alexia Rivas; her nephews Tommie and Hiyami, and her niece Clementine; her grandparents Maria Elena Miller, and Joe and Kitty Dillon; along with her extended family and countless friends who will forever hold her close in their hearts.